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Add 63/7 and 1/16

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 1/16

63/7 + 1/16 is 145/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    63/7 = 63 × 16/7 × 16 = 1008/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/112 + 7/112 = 1008 + 7/112 = 1015/112
  5. 1015/112 simplified gives 145/16
  6. So, 63/7 + 1/16 = 145/16
    In mixed form: 91/16

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