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Add 16/5 and 7/63

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 7/63

16/5 + 7/63 is 149/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    16/5 = 16 × 63/5 × 63 = 1008/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/315 + 35/315 = 1008 + 35/315 = 1043/315
  5. 1043/315 simplified gives 149/45
  6. So, 16/5 + 7/63 = 149/45
    In mixed form: 314/45

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