Add 5/21 and 16/63
5/21 + 16/63 is 31/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
5/21 = 5 × 3/21 × 3 = 15/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
16/63 = 16 × 1/63 × 1 = 16/63 - Add the two like fractions:
15/63 + 16/63 = 15 + 16/63 = 31/63 - So, 5/21 + 16/63 = 31/63
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