Add 16/63 and 8/4
1st number: 16/63, 2nd number: 2 0/4
16/63 + 8/4 is 142/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252 - Add the two like fractions:
64/252 + 504/252 = 64 + 504/252 = 568/252 - 568/252 simplified gives 142/63
- So, 16/63 + 8/4 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63
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