Add 63/21 and 7/16
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 7/16
63/21 + 7/16 is 55/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
63/21 = 63 × 16/21 × 16 = 1008/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/336 + 147/336 = 1008 + 147/336 = 1155/336 - 1155/336 simplified gives 55/16
- So, 63/21 + 7/16 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16
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