Add 45/6 and 63/16, Solve 7 3/6 + 3 15/16 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 63/16

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

45/6 + 63/16 is 183/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
45/6 = 45 × 8/6 × 8 = 360/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
Add the two like fractions:
360/48 + 189/48 = 360 + 189/48 = 549/48
549/48 simplified gives 183/16
So, 45/6 + 63/16 = 183/16
In mixed form: 117/16

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