Add 2/63 and 60/16
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 3 12/16
2/63 + 60/16 is 953/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
60/16 = 60 × 63/16 × 63 = 3780/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1008 + 3780/1008 = 32 + 3780/1008 = 3812/1008 - 3812/1008 simplified gives 953/252
- So, 2/63 + 60/16 = 953/252
In mixed form: 3197/252
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