Add 63/12 and 6/16, Solve 5 3/12 + 6/16 as a fraction

Add 63/12 and 6/16

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/16

63/12 + 6/16 is 45/8.

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,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48
Add the two like fractions:
252/48 + 18/48 = 252 + 18/48 = 270/48
270/48 simplified gives 45/8
So, 63/12 + 6/16 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8

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