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

Add 36/16 and 4/63

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

36/16 + 4/63 is 583/252.

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,
4/63 = 4 × 16/63 × 16 = 64/1008
Add the two like fractions:
2268/1008 + 64/1008 = 2268 + 64/1008 = 2332/1008
2332/1008 simplified gives 583/252
So, 36/16 + 4/63 = 583/252
In mixed form: 279/252

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