Add 3/16 and 20/63
3/16 + 20/63 is 509/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
3/16 = 3 × 63/16 × 63 = 189/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
20/63 = 20 × 16/63 × 16 = 320/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
189/1008 + 320/1008 = 189 + 320/1008 = 509/1008 - So, 3/16 + 20/63 = 509/1008
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