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Add 45/16 and 35/63

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 35/63

45/16 + 35/63 is 485/144.

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,
    45/16 = 45 × 63/16 × 63 = 2835/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1008 + 560/1008 = 2835 + 560/1008 = 3395/1008
  5. 3395/1008 simplified gives 485/144
  6. So, 45/16 + 35/63 = 485/144
    In mixed form: 353/144

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