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Add 1/63 and 90/16

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 5 10/16

1/63 + 90/16 is 2843/504.

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,
    90/16 = 90 × 63/16 × 63 = 5670/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/1008 + 5670/1008 = 16 + 5670/1008 = 5686/1008
  5. 5686/1008 simplified gives 2843/504
  6. So, 1/63 + 90/16 = 2843/504
    In mixed form: 5323/504

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