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Add 63/12 and 16/49

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 16/49

63/12 + 16/49 is 1093/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    63/12 = 63 × 49/12 × 49 = 3087/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    16/49 = 16 × 12/49 × 12 = 192/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/588 + 192/588 = 3087 + 192/588 = 3279/588
  5. 3279/588 simplified gives 1093/196
  6. So, 63/12 + 16/49 = 1093/196
    In mixed form: 5113/196

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