Add 9/63 and 2/16
9/63 + 2/16 is 15/56.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 16/63 × 16 = 144/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
2/16 = 2 × 63/16 × 63 = 126/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1008 + 126/1008 = 144 + 126/1008 = 270/1008 - 270/1008 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 9/63 + 2/16 = 15/56
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