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Add 6/16 and 56/63

6/16 + 56/63 is 91/72.

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,
    6/16 = 6 × 63/16 × 63 = 378/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/1008 + 896/1008 = 378 + 896/1008 = 1274/1008
  5. 1274/1008 simplified gives 91/72
  6. So, 6/16 + 56/63 = 91/72
    In mixed form: 119/72

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