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Add 16/2 and 30/63

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 30/63

16/2 + 30/63 is 178/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    16/2 = 16 × 63/2 × 63 = 1008/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/126 + 60/126 = 1008 + 60/126 = 1068/126
  5. 1068/126 simplified gives 178/21
  6. So, 16/2 + 30/63 = 178/21
    In mixed form: 810/21

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