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Add 63/16 and 15/3

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 5 0/3

63/16 + 15/3 is 143/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    15/3 = 15 × 16/3 × 16 = 240/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/48 + 240/48 = 189 + 240/48 = 429/48
  5. 429/48 simplified gives 143/16
  6. So, 63/16 + 15/3 = 143/16
    In mixed form: 815/16

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