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Add 56/63 and 49/16

1st number: 56/63, 2nd number: 3 1/16

56/63 + 49/16 is 569/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    49/16 = 49 × 63/16 × 63 = 3087/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1008 + 3087/1008 = 896 + 3087/1008 = 3983/1008
  5. 3983/1008 simplified gives 569/144
  6. So, 56/63 + 49/16 = 569/144
    In mixed form: 3137/144

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