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Add 16/63 and 54/49

1st number: 16/63, 2nd number: 1 5/49

16/63 + 54/49 is 598/441.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    16/63 = 16 × 7/63 × 7 = 112/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    54/49 = 54 × 9/49 × 9 = 486/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/441 + 486/441 = 112 + 486/441 = 598/441
  5. So, 16/63 + 54/49 = 598/441
    In mixed form: 1157/441

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