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Add 1/63 and 16/28

1/63 + 16/28 is 37/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/252 + 144/252 = 4 + 144/252 = 148/252
  5. 148/252 simplified gives 37/63
  6. So, 1/63 + 16/28 = 37/63

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