Add 63/16 and 6/75, Solve 3 15/16 + 6/75 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 6/75

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 6/75

63/16 + 6/75 is 1607/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
63/16 = 63 × 75/16 × 75 = 4725/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200
Add the two like fractions:
4725/1200 + 96/1200 = 4725 + 96/1200 = 4821/1200
4821/1200 simplified gives 1607/400
So, 63/16 + 6/75 = 1607/400
In mixed form: 47/400

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