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Add 70/63 and 20/16

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1 4/16

70/63 + 20/16 is 85/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    70/63 = 70 × 16/63 × 16 = 1120/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    20/16 = 20 × 63/16 × 63 = 1260/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1008 + 1260/1008 = 1120 + 1260/1008 = 2380/1008
  5. 2380/1008 simplified gives 85/36
  6. So, 70/63 + 20/16 = 85/36
    In mixed form: 213/36

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