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Add 16/18 and 16/63

16/18 + 16/63 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/126 + 32/126 = 112 + 32/126 = 144/126
  5. 144/126 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 16/18 + 16/63 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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