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Add 63/16 and 3/72

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 3/72

63/16 + 3/72 is 191/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 72 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    3/72 = 3 × 2/72 × 2 = 6/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/144 + 6/144 = 567 + 6/144 = 573/144
  5. 573/144 simplified gives 191/48
  6. So, 63/16 + 3/72 = 191/48
    In mixed form: 347/48

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