Add 2/16 and 2/63
2/16 + 2/63 is 79/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
2/16 = 2 × 63/16 × 63 = 126/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
126/1008 + 32/1008 = 126 + 32/1008 = 158/1008 - 158/1008 simplified gives 79/504
- So, 2/16 + 2/63 = 79/504
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