Add 63/14 and 27/16, Solve 4 7/14 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 27/16

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

63/14 + 27/16 is 99/16.

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,
27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
Add the two like fractions:
504/112 + 189/112 = 504 + 189/112 = 693/112
693/112 simplified gives 99/16
So, 63/14 + 27/16 = 99/16
In mixed form: 63/16

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