Add 49/63 and 12/16, Solve 49/63 + 12/16 as a fraction

Add 49/63 and 12/16

49/63 + 12/16 is 55/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
49/63 = 49 × 16/63 × 16 = 784/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
12/16 = 12 × 63/16 × 63 = 756/1008
Add the two like fractions:
784/1008 + 756/1008 = 784 + 756/1008 = 1540/1008
1540/1008 simplified gives 55/36
So, 49/63 + 12/16 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36

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