Add 16/63 and 9/60
16/63 + 9/60 is 509/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
16/63 = 16 × 20/63 × 20 = 320/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
9/60 = 9 × 21/60 × 21 = 189/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1260 + 189/1260 = 320 + 189/1260 = 509/1260 - So, 16/63 + 9/60 = 509/1260
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