Add 6/2 and 16/63, Solve 3 0/2 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 16/63

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

6/2 + 16/63 is 205/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
6/2 = 6 × 63/2 × 63 = 378/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
Add the two like fractions:
378/126 + 32/126 = 378 + 32/126 = 410/126
410/126 simplified gives 205/63
So, 6/2 + 16/63 = 205/63
In mixed form: 316/63

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