Add 63/16 and 35/27
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 1 8/27
63/16 + 35/27 is 2261/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/432 + 560/432 = 1701 + 560/432 = 2261/432 - So, 63/16 + 35/27 = 2261/432
In mixed form: 5101/432
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