Add 30/35 and 63/16, Solve 30/35 + 3 15/16 as a fraction

Add 30/35 and 63/16

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

30/35 + 63/16 is 537/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
30/35 = 30 × 16/35 × 16 = 480/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560
Add the two like fractions:
480/560 + 2205/560 = 480 + 2205/560 = 2685/560
2685/560 simplified gives 537/112
So, 30/35 + 63/16 = 537/112
In mixed form: 489/112

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