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Add 48/16 and 18/63

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 18/63

48/16 + 18/63 is 23/7.

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,
    48/16 = 48 × 63/16 × 63 = 3024/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    18/63 = 18 × 16/63 × 16 = 288/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/1008 + 288/1008 = 3024 + 288/1008 = 3312/1008
  5. 3312/1008 simplified gives 23/7
  6. So, 48/16 + 18/63 = 23/7
    In mixed form: 32/7

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