Add 9/63 and 16/35
9/63 + 16/35 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
9/63 = 9 × 5/63 × 5 = 45/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Add the two like fractions:
45/315 + 144/315 = 45 + 144/315 = 189/315 - 189/315 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 9/63 + 16/35 = 3/5
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