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Add 63/16 and 6/84

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 6/84

63/16 + 6/84 is 449/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    63/16 = 63 × 21/16 × 21 = 1323/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    6/84 = 6 × 4/84 × 4 = 24/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/336 + 24/336 = 1323 + 24/336 = 1347/336
  5. 1347/336 simplified gives 449/112
  6. So, 63/16 + 6/84 = 449/112
    In mixed form: 41/112

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