Add 25/16 and 4/63, Solve 1 9/16 + 4/63 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 4/63

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 4/63

25/16 + 4/63 is 1639/1008.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
25/16 = 25 × 63/16 × 63 = 1575/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
4/63 = 4 × 16/63 × 16 = 64/1008
Add the two like fractions:
1575/1008 + 64/1008 = 1575 + 64/1008 = 1639/1008
So, 25/16 + 4/63 = 1639/1008
In mixed form: 1631/1008

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