Add 20/63 and 42/16, Solve 20/63 + 2 10/16 as a fraction

Add 20/63 and 42/16

1^st number: 20/63, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

20/63 + 42/16 is 1483/504.

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,
20/63 = 20 × 16/63 × 16 = 320/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
42/16 = 42 × 63/16 × 63 = 2646/1008
Add the two like fractions:
320/1008 + 2646/1008 = 320 + 2646/1008 = 2966/1008
2966/1008 simplified gives 1483/504
So, 20/63 + 42/16 = 1483/504
In mixed form: 2475/504

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