Add 63/12 and 5/16, Solve 5 3/12 + 5/16 as a fraction

Add 63/12 and 5/16

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 5/16

63/12 + 5/16 is 89/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
63/12 = 63 × 4/12 × 4 = 252/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48
Add the two like fractions:
252/48 + 15/48 = 252 + 15/48 = 267/48
267/48 simplified gives 89/16
So, 63/12 + 5/16 = 89/16
In mixed form: 59/16

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