Add 16/63 and 3/54
16/63 + 3/54 is 13/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
16/63 = 16 × 6/63 × 6 = 96/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378 - Add the two like fractions:
96/378 + 21/378 = 96 + 21/378 = 117/378 - 117/378 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 16/63 + 3/54 = 13/42
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