Add 6/16 and 15/63
6/16 + 15/63 is 103/168.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 63/16 × 63 = 378/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
378/1008 + 240/1008 = 378 + 240/1008 = 618/1008 - 618/1008 simplified gives 103/168
- So, 6/16 + 15/63 = 103/168
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