Add 98/6 and 16/63, Solve 16 2/6 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 98/6 and 16/63

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

98/6 + 16/63 is 1045/63.

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,
98/6 = 98 × 21/6 × 21 = 2058/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
Add the two like fractions:
2058/126 + 32/126 = 2058 + 32/126 = 2090/126
2090/126 simplified gives 1045/63
So, 98/6 + 16/63 = 1045/63
In mixed form: 1637/63

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