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Add 96/6 and 12/63

1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 12/63

96/6 + 12/63 is 340/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    96/6 = 96 × 21/6 × 21 = 2016/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/126 + 24/126 = 2016 + 24/126 = 2040/126
  5. 2040/126 simplified gives 340/21
  6. So, 96/6 + 12/63 = 340/21
    In mixed form: 164/21

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