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Add 63/6 and 60/16

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 3 12/16

63/6 + 60/16 is 57/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    63/6 = 63 × 8/6 × 8 = 504/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/48 + 180/48 = 504 + 180/48 = 684/48
  5. 684/48 simplified gives 57/4
  6. So, 63/6 + 60/16 = 57/4
    In mixed form: 141/4

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