Add 63/9 and 8/16
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 8/16
63/9 + 8/16 is 15/2.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/144 + 72/144 = 1008 + 72/144 = 1080/144 - 1080/144 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 63/9 + 8/16 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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