Add 16/63 and 49/54
16/63 + 49/54 is 439/378.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 7/54 × 7 = 343/378 - Add the two like fractions:
96/378 + 343/378 = 96 + 343/378 = 439/378 - So, 16/63 + 49/54 = 439/378
In mixed form: 161/378
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