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Add 16/49 and 28/63

16/49 + 28/63 is 340/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 63 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    16/49 = 16 × 9/49 × 9 = 144/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    28/63 = 28 × 7/63 × 7 = 196/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/441 + 196/441 = 144 + 196/441 = 340/441
  5. So, 16/49 + 28/63 = 340/441

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