Add 63/9 and 10/16
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 10/16
63/9 + 10/16 is 61/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
63/9 = 63 × 16/9 × 16 = 1008/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/144 + 90/144 = 1008 + 90/144 = 1098/144 - 1098/144 simplified gives 61/8
- So, 63/9 + 10/16 = 61/8
In mixed form: 75/8
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