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Add 20/16 and 30/63

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 30/63

20/16 + 30/63 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    20/16 = 20 × 63/16 × 63 = 1260/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    30/63 = 30 × 16/63 × 16 = 480/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1008 + 480/1008 = 1260 + 480/1008 = 1740/1008
  5. 1740/1008 simplified gives 145/84
  6. So, 20/16 + 30/63 = 145/84
    In mixed form: 161/84

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