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Add 1/63 and 63/16

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 3 15/16

1/63 + 63/16 is 3985/1008.

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,
    1/63 = 1 × 16/63 × 16 = 16/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    63/16 = 63 × 63/16 × 63 = 3969/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/1008 + 3969/1008 = 16 + 3969/1008 = 3985/1008
  5. So, 1/63 + 63/16 = 3985/1008
    In mixed form: 3961/1008

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