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Add 32/2 and 21/63

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 21/63

32/2 + 21/63 is 49/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    32/2 = 32 × 63/2 × 63 = 2016/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    21/63 = 21 × 2/63 × 2 = 42/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/126 + 42/126 = 2016 + 42/126 = 2058/126
  5. 2058/126 simplified gives 49/3
  6. So, 32/2 + 21/63 = 49/3
    In mixed form: 161/3

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