Add 27/63 and 6/16
27/63 + 6/16 is 45/56.
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,
27/63 = 27 × 16/63 × 16 = 432/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
6/16 = 6 × 63/16 × 63 = 378/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1008 + 378/1008 = 432 + 378/1008 = 810/1008 - 810/1008 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 27/63 + 6/16 = 45/56
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