Add 49/63 and 4/16
49/63 + 4/16 is 37/36.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 16/63 × 16 = 784/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
4/16 = 4 × 63/16 × 63 = 252/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
784/1008 + 252/1008 = 784 + 252/1008 = 1036/1008 - 1036/1008 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 49/63 + 4/16 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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