Add 63/14 and 18/16, Solve 4 7/14 + 1 2/16 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 18/16

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

63/14 + 18/16 is 45/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
63/14 = 63 × 8/14 × 8 = 504/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112
Add the two like fractions:
504/112 + 126/112 = 504 + 126/112 = 630/112
630/112 simplified gives 45/8
So, 63/14 + 18/16 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8

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