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Add 63/4 and 9/16

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 9/16

63/4 + 9/16 is 261/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   63/4 = 63 × 4/4 × 4 = 252/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   9/16 = 9 × 1/16 × 1 = 9/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/16 + 9/16 = 252 + 9/16 = 261/16
5. So, 63/4 + 9/16 = 261/16
   In mixed form: 165/16

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