Add 20/16 and 3/63, Solve 1 4/16 + 3/63 as a fraction

Add 20/16 and 3/63

1^st number: 1 4/16, 2^nd number: 3/63

20/16 + 3/63 is 109/84.

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,
20/16 = 20 × 63/16 × 63 = 1260/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008
Add the two like fractions:
1260/1008 + 48/1008 = 1260 + 48/1008 = 1308/1008
1308/1008 simplified gives 109/84
So, 20/16 + 3/63 = 109/84
In mixed form: 125/84

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