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Add 64/4 and 3/63

1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 3/63

64/4 + 3/63 is 337/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    64/4 = 64 × 63/4 × 63 = 4032/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/252 + 12/252 = 4032 + 12/252 = 4044/252
  5. 4044/252 simplified gives 337/21
  6. So, 64/4 + 3/63 = 337/21
    In mixed form: 161/21

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