Add 84/63 and 9/16
1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 9/16
84/63 + 9/16 is 91/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
84/63 = 84 × 16/63 × 16 = 1344/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
9/16 = 9 × 63/16 × 63 = 567/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1008 + 567/1008 = 1344 + 567/1008 = 1911/1008 - 1911/1008 simplified gives 91/48
- So, 84/63 + 9/16 = 91/48
In mixed form: 143/48
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