Add 16/63 and 7/27
16/63 + 7/27 is 97/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
16/63 = 16 × 3/63 × 3 = 48/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189 - Add the two like fractions:
48/189 + 49/189 = 48 + 49/189 = 97/189 - So, 16/63 + 7/27 = 97/189
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