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Add 63/72 and 16/7

1st number: 63/72, 2nd number: 2 2/7

63/72 + 16/7 is 177/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    63/72 = 63 × 7/72 × 7 = 441/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
    16/7 = 16 × 72/7 × 72 = 1152/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/504 + 1152/504 = 441 + 1152/504 = 1593/504
  5. 1593/504 simplified gives 177/56
  6. So, 63/72 + 16/7 = 177/56
    In mixed form: 39/56

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