Add 63/16 and 6/7
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 6/7
63/16 + 6/7 is 537/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
6/7 = 6 × 16/7 × 16 = 96/112 - Add the two like fractions:
441/112 + 96/112 = 441 + 96/112 = 537/112 - So, 63/16 + 6/7 = 537/112
In mixed form: 489/112
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