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Add 3/63 and 60/16

1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 3 12/16

3/63 + 60/16 is 319/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    60/16 = 60 × 63/16 × 63 = 3780/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/1008 + 3780/1008 = 48 + 3780/1008 = 3828/1008
  5. 3828/1008 simplified gives 319/84
  6. So, 3/63 + 60/16 = 319/84
    In mixed form: 367/84

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