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Add 63/16 and 40/60

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 40/60

63/16 + 40/60 is 221/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    40/60 = 40 × 4/60 × 4 = 160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/240 + 160/240 = 945 + 160/240 = 1105/240
  5. 1105/240 simplified gives 221/48
  6. So, 63/16 + 40/60 = 221/48
    In mixed form: 429/48

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