Add 16/63 and 4/18
16/63 + 4/18 is 10/21.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Add the two like fractions:
32/126 + 28/126 = 32 + 28/126 = 60/126 - 60/126 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 16/63 + 4/18 = 10/21
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