Add 16/63 and 40/70
16/63 + 40/70 is 52/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
160/630 + 360/630 = 160 + 360/630 = 520/630 - 520/630 simplified gives 52/63
- So, 16/63 + 40/70 = 52/63
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