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Add 16/35 and 6/63

16/35 + 6/63 is 58/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/315 + 30/315 = 144 + 30/315 = 174/315
  5. 174/315 simplified gives 58/105
  6. So, 16/35 + 6/63 = 58/105

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