Add 20/63 and 16/18
20/63 + 16/18 is 76/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
20/63 = 20 × 2/63 × 2 = 40/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Add the two like fractions:
40/126 + 112/126 = 40 + 112/126 = 152/126 - 152/126 simplified gives 76/63
- So, 20/63 + 16/18 = 76/63
In mixed form: 113/63
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