Add 16/63 and 3/48
16/63 + 3/48 is 319/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
16/63 = 16 × 16/63 × 16 = 256/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
3/48 = 3 × 21/48 × 21 = 63/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
256/1008 + 63/1008 = 256 + 63/1008 = 319/1008 - So, 16/63 + 3/48 = 319/1008
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