Add 8/2 and 16/63
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 16/63
8/2 + 16/63 is 268/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
8/2 = 8 × 63/2 × 63 = 504/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 32/126 = 504 + 32/126 = 536/126 - 536/126 simplified gives 268/63
- So, 8/2 + 16/63 = 268/63
In mixed form: 416/63
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