Add 63/16 and 75/84
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 75/84
63/16 + 75/84 is 541/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
63/16 = 63 × 21/16 × 21 = 1323/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
75/84 = 75 × 4/84 × 4 = 300/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/336 + 300/336 = 1323 + 300/336 = 1623/336 - 1623/336 simplified gives 541/112
- So, 63/16 + 75/84 = 541/112
In mixed form: 493/112
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