Add 36/16 and 15/63, Solve 2 4/16 + 15/63 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 15/63

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 15/63

36/16 + 15/63 is 209/84.

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,
36/16 = 36 × 63/16 × 63 = 2268/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008
Add the two like fractions:
2268/1008 + 240/1008 = 2268 + 240/1008 = 2508/1008
2508/1008 simplified gives 209/84
So, 36/16 + 15/63 = 209/84
In mixed form: 241/84

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