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Add 2/63 and 18/16

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

2/63 + 18/16 is 583/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    18/16 = 18 × 63/16 × 63 = 1134/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1008 + 1134/1008 = 32 + 1134/1008 = 1166/1008
  5. 1166/1008 simplified gives 583/504
  6. So, 2/63 + 18/16 = 583/504
    In mixed form: 179/504

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