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Add 63/16 and 6/35

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 6/35

63/16 + 6/35 is 2301/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    6/35 = 6 × 16/35 × 16 = 96/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/560 + 96/560 = 2205 + 96/560 = 2301/560
  5. So, 63/16 + 6/35 = 2301/560
    In mixed form: 461/560

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