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Add 16/63 and 8/30

16/63 + 8/30 is 164/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 30 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    8/30 = 8 × 21/30 × 21 = 168/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/630 + 168/630 = 160 + 168/630 = 328/630
  5. 328/630 simplified gives 164/315
  6. So, 16/63 + 8/30 = 164/315

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