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Add 7/16 and 1/63

7/16 + 1/63 is 457/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    7/16 = 7 × 63/16 × 63 = 441/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    1/63 = 1 × 16/63 × 16 = 16/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/1008 + 16/1008 = 441 + 16/1008 = 457/1008
  5. So, 7/16 + 1/63 = 457/1008

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