Add 8/9 and 16/63
8/9 + 16/63 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
16/63 = 16 × 1/63 × 1 = 16/63 - Add the two like fractions:
56/63 + 16/63 = 56 + 16/63 = 72/63 - 72/63 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 8/9 + 16/63 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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