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Add 48/16 and 6/63

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 6/63

48/16 + 6/63 is 65/21.

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,
    48/16 = 48 × 63/16 × 63 = 3024/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/1008 + 96/1008 = 3024 + 96/1008 = 3120/1008
  5. 3120/1008 simplified gives 65/21
  6. So, 48/16 + 6/63 = 65/21
    In mixed form: 32/21

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