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Add 75/16 and 21/63

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 21/63

75/16 + 21/63 is 241/48.

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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,
   75/16 = 75 × 63/16 × 63 = 4725/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   21/63 = 21 × 16/63 × 16 = 336/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4725/1008 + 336/1008 = 4725 + 336/1008 = 5061/1008
5. 5061/1008 simplified gives 241/48
6. So, 75/16 + 21/63 = 241/48
   In mixed form: 51/48

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