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Add 10/63 and 40/16

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 2 8/16

10/63 + 40/16 is 335/126.

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,
    10/63 = 10 × 16/63 × 16 = 160/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    40/16 = 40 × 63/16 × 63 = 2520/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1008 + 2520/1008 = 160 + 2520/1008 = 2680/1008
  5. 2680/1008 simplified gives 335/126
  6. So, 10/63 + 40/16 = 335/126
    In mixed form: 283/126

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