Add 20/35 and 16/63
20/35 + 16/63 is 52/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315 - Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 80/315 = 180 + 80/315 = 260/315 - 260/315 simplified gives 52/63
- So, 20/35 + 16/63 = 52/63
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