Add 8/4 and 16/63, Solve 2 0/4 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 8/4 and 16/63

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

8/4 + 16/63 is 142/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 64/252 = 504 + 64/252 = 568/252
568/252 simplified gives 142/63
So, 8/4 + 16/63 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63

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