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Add 6/63 and 1/16

6/63 + 1/16 is 53/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    1/16 = 1 × 63/16 × 63 = 63/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/1008 + 63/1008 = 96 + 63/1008 = 159/1008
  5. 159/1008 simplified gives 53/336
  6. So, 6/63 + 1/16 = 53/336

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