Add 4/63 and 16/18
4/63 + 16/18 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Add the two like fractions:
8/126 + 112/126 = 8 + 112/126 = 120/126 - 120/126 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 4/63 + 16/18 = 20/21
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