Add 63/16 and 18/21
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 18/21
63/16 + 18/21 is 537/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 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 21 × 16 = 336,
18/21 = 18 × 16/21 × 16 = 288/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/336 + 288/336 = 1323 + 288/336 = 1611/336 - 1611/336 simplified gives 537/112
- So, 63/16 + 18/21 = 537/112
In mixed form: 489/112
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