Add 63/4 and 4/35, Solve 15 3/4 + 4/35 as a fraction

Add 63/4 and 4/35

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 4/35

63/4 + 4/35 is 2221/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
63/4 = 63 × 35/4 × 35 = 2205/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140
Add the two like fractions:
2205/140 + 16/140 = 2205 + 16/140 = 2221/140
So, 63/4 + 4/35 = 2221/140
In mixed form: 15121/140

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