Add 20/63 and 9/16
20/63 + 9/16 is 887/1008.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 16/63 × 16 = 320/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
9/16 = 9 × 63/16 × 63 = 567/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1008 + 567/1008 = 320 + 567/1008 = 887/1008 - So, 20/63 + 9/16 = 887/1008
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