Add 63/16 and 18/28, Solve 3 15/16 + 18/28 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 18/28

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 18/28

63/16 + 18/28 is 513/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112
Add the two like fractions:
441/112 + 72/112 = 441 + 72/112 = 513/112
So, 63/16 + 18/28 = 513/112
In mixed form: 465/112

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