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Add 63/21 and 9/16

1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 9/16

63/21 + 9/16 is 57/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    63/21 = 63 × 16/21 × 16 = 1008/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/336 + 189/336 = 1008 + 189/336 = 1197/336
  5. 1197/336 simplified gives 57/16
  6. So, 63/21 + 9/16 = 57/16
    In mixed form: 39/16

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