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Add 3/28 and 16/63

3/28 + 16/63 is 13/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/252 + 64/252 = 27 + 64/252 = 91/252
  5. 91/252 simplified gives 13/36
  6. So, 3/28 + 16/63 = 13/36

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