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Add 7/63 and 16/6

1st number: 7/63, 2nd number: 2 4/6

7/63 + 16/6 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    16/6 = 16 × 21/6 × 21 = 336/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/126 + 336/126 = 14 + 336/126 = 350/126
  5. 350/126 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 7/63 + 16/6 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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