Add 63/16 and 84/14, Solve 3 15/16 + 6 0/14 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 84/14

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 6 0/14

63/16 + 84/14 is 159/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
84/14 = 84 × 8/14 × 8 = 672/112
Add the two like fractions:
441/112 + 672/112 = 441 + 672/112 = 1113/112
1113/112 simplified gives 159/16
So, 63/16 + 84/14 = 159/16
In mixed form: 915/16

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