Add 2/63 and 16/4
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 4 0/4
2/63 + 16/4 is 254/63.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
16/4 = 16 × 63/4 × 63 = 1008/252 - Add the two like fractions:
8/252 + 1008/252 = 8 + 1008/252 = 1016/252 - 1016/252 simplified gives 254/63
- So, 2/63 + 16/4 = 254/63
In mixed form: 42/63
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