Add 63/16 and 15/12, Solve 3 15/16 + 1 3/12 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 15/12

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

63/16 + 15/12 is 83/16.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48
Add the two like fractions:
189/48 + 60/48 = 189 + 60/48 = 249/48
249/48 simplified gives 83/16
So, 63/16 + 15/12 = 83/16
In mixed form: 53/16

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