Add 9/63 and 16/6, Solve 9/63 + 2 4/6 as a fraction

Add 9/63 and 16/6

1^st number: 9/63, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

9/63 + 16/6 is 59/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
16/6 = 16 × 21/6 × 21 = 336/126
Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 336/126 = 18 + 336/126 = 354/126
354/126 simplified gives 59/21
So, 9/63 + 16/6 = 59/21
In mixed form: 217/21

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