Add 16/63 and 3/18
16/63 + 3/18 is 53/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126 - Add the two like fractions:
32/126 + 21/126 = 32 + 21/126 = 53/126 - So, 16/63 + 3/18 = 53/126
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