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Add 60/63 and 5/16

60/63 + 5/16 is 425/336.

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,
    60/63 = 60 × 16/63 × 16 = 960/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    5/16 = 5 × 63/16 × 63 = 315/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1008 + 315/1008 = 960 + 315/1008 = 1275/1008
  5. 1275/1008 simplified gives 425/336
  6. So, 60/63 + 5/16 = 425/336
    In mixed form: 189/336

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