Add 63/16 and 12/42
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 12/42
63/16 + 12/42 is 473/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
63/16 = 63 × 21/16 × 21 = 1323/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
12/42 = 12 × 8/42 × 8 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/336 + 96/336 = 1323 + 96/336 = 1419/336 - 1419/336 simplified gives 473/112
- So, 63/16 + 12/42 = 473/112
In mixed form: 425/112
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