Add 1/63 and 28/16, Solve 1/63 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 1/63 and 28/16

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

1/63 + 28/16 is 445/252.

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,
1/63 = 1 × 16/63 × 16 = 16/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
28/16 = 28 × 63/16 × 63 = 1764/1008
Add the two like fractions:
16/1008 + 1764/1008 = 16 + 1764/1008 = 1780/1008
1780/1008 simplified gives 445/252
So, 1/63 + 28/16 = 445/252
In mixed form: 1193/252

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