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Add 96/16 and 2/63

1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 2/63

96/16 + 2/63 is 380/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    96/16 = 96 × 63/16 × 63 = 6048/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/1008 + 32/1008 = 6048 + 32/1008 = 6080/1008
  5. 6080/1008 simplified gives 380/63
  6. So, 96/16 + 2/63 = 380/63
    In mixed form: 62/63

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