Add 6/63 and 12/16
6/63 + 12/16 is 71/84.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
12/16 = 12 × 63/16 × 63 = 756/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1008 + 756/1008 = 96 + 756/1008 = 852/1008 - 852/1008 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 6/63 + 12/16 = 71/84
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