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Add 28/36 and 16/63

28/36 + 16/63 is 65/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/252 + 64/252 = 196 + 64/252 = 260/252
  5. 260/252 simplified gives 65/63
  6. So, 28/36 + 16/63 = 65/63
    In mixed form: 12/63

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