Add 63/14 and 16/3
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 5 1/3
63/14 + 16/3 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
16/3 = 16 × 14/3 × 14 = 224/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 224/42 = 189 + 224/42 = 413/42 - 413/42 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 63/14 + 16/3 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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