Add 16/63 and 35/45
16/63 + 35/45 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315 - Add the two like fractions:
80/315 + 245/315 = 80 + 245/315 = 325/315 - 325/315 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 16/63 + 35/45 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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