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Add 63/16 and 7/18

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 7/18

63/16 + 7/18 is 623/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    7/18 = 7 × 8/18 × 8 = 56/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/144 + 56/144 = 567 + 56/144 = 623/144
  5. So, 63/16 + 7/18 = 623/144
    In mixed form: 447/144

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