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Add 16/63 and 5/25

16/63 + 5/25 is 143/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    16/63 = 16 × 25/63 × 25 = 400/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    5/25 = 5 × 63/25 × 63 = 315/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/1575 + 315/1575 = 400 + 315/1575 = 715/1575
  5. 715/1575 simplified gives 143/315
  6. So, 16/63 + 5/25 = 143/315

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