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Add 90/63 and 56/16

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 3 8/16

90/63 + 56/16 is 69/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    90/63 = 90 × 16/63 × 16 = 1440/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    56/16 = 56 × 63/16 × 63 = 3528/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1008 + 3528/1008 = 1440 + 3528/1008 = 4968/1008
  5. 4968/1008 simplified gives 69/14
  6. So, 90/63 + 56/16 = 69/14
    In mixed form: 413/14

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