Add 16/63 and 7/9
16/63 + 7/9 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
16/63 = 16 × 1/63 × 1 = 16/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63 - Add the two like fractions:
16/63 + 49/63 = 16 + 49/63 = 65/63 - So, 16/63 + 7/9 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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