Add 16/63 and 7/5
1st number: 16/63, 2nd number: 1 2/5
16/63 + 7/5 is 521/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
7/5 = 7 × 63/5 × 63 = 441/315 - Add the two like fractions:
80/315 + 441/315 = 80 + 441/315 = 521/315 - So, 16/63 + 7/5 = 521/315
In mixed form: 1206/315
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