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Add 24/16 and 12/63

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 12/63

24/16 + 12/63 is 71/42.

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,
    24/16 = 24 × 63/16 × 63 = 1512/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    12/63 = 12 × 16/63 × 16 = 192/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1008 + 192/1008 = 1512 + 192/1008 = 1704/1008
  5. 1704/1008 simplified gives 71/42
  6. So, 24/16 + 12/63 = 71/42
    In mixed form: 129/42

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