Add 5/16 and 21/63
5/16 + 21/63 is 31/48.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 63/16 × 63 = 315/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
21/63 = 21 × 16/63 × 16 = 336/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1008 + 336/1008 = 315 + 336/1008 = 651/1008 - 651/1008 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 5/16 + 21/63 = 31/48
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