Add 96/6 and 6/63, Solve 16 0/6 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 96/6 and 6/63

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

96/6 + 6/63 is 338/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
96/6 = 96 × 21/6 × 21 = 2016/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
Add the two like fractions:
2016/126 + 12/126 = 2016 + 12/126 = 2028/126
2028/126 simplified gives 338/21
So, 96/6 + 6/63 = 338/21
In mixed form: 162/21

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