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Add 32/16 and 15/63

1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 15/63

32/16 + 15/63 is 47/21.

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,
    32/16 = 32 × 63/16 × 63 = 2016/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/1008 + 240/1008 = 2016 + 240/1008 = 2256/1008
  5. 2256/1008 simplified gives 47/21
  6. So, 32/16 + 15/63 = 47/21
    In mixed form: 25/21

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