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Add 16/63 and 8/10

16/63 + 8/10 is 332/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 10 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    8/10 = 8 × 63/10 × 63 = 504/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/630 + 504/630 = 160 + 504/630 = 664/630
  5. 664/630 simplified gives 332/315
  6. So, 16/63 + 8/10 = 332/315
    In mixed form: 117/315

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