Add 35/16 and 7/63
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 7/63
35/16 + 7/63 is 331/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/16 = 35 × 63/16 × 63 = 2205/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
7/63 = 7 × 16/63 × 16 = 112/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1008 + 112/1008 = 2205 + 112/1008 = 2317/1008 - 2317/1008 simplified gives 331/144
- So, 35/16 + 7/63 = 331/144
In mixed form: 243/144
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