Add 63/18 and 4/16
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 4/16
63/18 + 4/16 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
63/18 = 63 × 8/18 × 8 = 504/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Add the two like fractions:
504/144 + 36/144 = 504 + 36/144 = 540/144 - 540/144 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 63/18 + 4/16 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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