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Add 9/63 and 3/16

9/63 + 3/16 is 37/112.

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,
    9/63 = 9 × 16/63 × 16 = 144/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    3/16 = 3 × 63/16 × 63 = 189/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/1008 + 189/1008 = 144 + 189/1008 = 333/1008
  5. 333/1008 simplified gives 37/112
  6. So, 9/63 + 3/16 = 37/112

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