Add 45/16 and 1/63, Solve 2 13/16 + 1/63 as a fraction

Add 45/16 and 1/63

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 1/63

45/16 + 1/63 is 2851/1008.

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,
45/16 = 45 × 63/16 × 63 = 2835/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
1/63 = 1 × 16/63 × 16 = 16/1008
Add the two like fractions:
2835/1008 + 16/1008 = 2835 + 16/1008 = 2851/1008
So, 45/16 + 1/63 = 2851/1008
In mixed form: 2835/1008

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