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Add 16/63 and 27/56

16/63 + 27/56 is 53/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/504 + 243/504 = 128 + 243/504 = 371/504
  5. 371/504 simplified gives 53/72
  6. So, 16/63 + 27/56 = 53/72

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