Add 63/6 and 9/16
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 9/16
63/6 + 9/16 is 177/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
63/6 = 63 × 8/6 × 8 = 504/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Add the two like fractions:
504/48 + 27/48 = 504 + 27/48 = 531/48 - 531/48 simplified gives 177/16
- So, 63/6 + 9/16 = 177/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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