Add 63/16 and 8/9, Solve 3 15/16 + 8/9 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 8/9

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 8/9

63/16 + 8/9 is 695/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144
Add the two like fractions:
567/144 + 128/144 = 567 + 128/144 = 695/144
So, 63/16 + 8/9 = 695/144
In mixed form: 4119/144

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