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Add 16/63 and 49/45

1st number: 16/63, 2nd number: 1 4/45

16/63 + 49/45 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    49/45 = 49 × 7/45 × 7 = 343/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/315 + 343/315 = 80 + 343/315 = 423/315
  5. 423/315 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 16/63 + 49/45 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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