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Add 16/4 and 15/63

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 15/63

16/4 + 15/63 is 89/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    16/4 = 16 × 63/4 × 63 = 1008/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/252 + 60/252 = 1008 + 60/252 = 1068/252
  5. 1068/252 simplified gives 89/21
  6. So, 16/4 + 15/63 = 89/21
    In mixed form: 45/21

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