Add 16/75 and 5/63
16/75 + 5/63 is 461/1575.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
16/75 = 16 × 21/75 × 21 = 336/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
5/63 = 5 × 25/63 × 25 = 125/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1575 + 125/1575 = 336 + 125/1575 = 461/1575 - So, 16/75 + 5/63 = 461/1575
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