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Add 16/45 and 10/63

16/45 + 10/63 is 18/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/315 + 50/315 = 112 + 50/315 = 162/315
  5. 162/315 simplified gives 18/35
  6. So, 16/45 + 10/63 = 18/35

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