Add 16/63 and 5/20
16/63 + 5/20 is 127/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
16/63 = 16 × 20/63 × 20 = 320/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
5/20 = 5 × 63/20 × 63 = 315/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1260 + 315/1260 = 320 + 315/1260 = 635/1260 - 635/1260 simplified gives 127/252
- So, 16/63 + 5/20 = 127/252
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