Add 63/16 and 54/84
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 54/84
63/16 + 54/84 is 513/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 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 84 × 4 = 336,
54/84 = 54 × 4/84 × 4 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/336 + 216/336 = 1323 + 216/336 = 1539/336 - 1539/336 simplified gives 513/112
- So, 63/16 + 54/84 = 513/112
In mixed form: 465/112
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