Add 16/4 and 3/63, Solve 4 0/4 + 3/63 as a fraction

Add 16/4 and 3/63

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 3/63

16/4 + 3/63 is 85/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
16/4 = 16 × 63/4 × 63 = 1008/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
Add the two like fractions:
1008/252 + 12/252 = 1008 + 12/252 = 1020/252
1020/252 simplified gives 85/21
So, 16/4 + 3/63 = 85/21
In mixed form: 41/21

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