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Add 10/16 and 42/63

10/16 + 42/63 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    10/16 = 10 × 63/16 × 63 = 630/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    42/63 = 42 × 16/63 × 16 = 672/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1008 + 672/1008 = 630 + 672/1008 = 1302/1008
  5. 1302/1008 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 10/16 + 42/63 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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