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Add 63/49 and 10/16

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 10/16

63/49 + 10/16 is 107/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 16 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
    63/49 = 63 × 16/49 × 16 = 1008/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    10/16 = 10 × 49/16 × 49 = 490/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/784 + 490/784 = 1008 + 490/784 = 1498/784
  5. 1498/784 simplified gives 107/56
  6. So, 63/49 + 10/16 = 107/56
    In mixed form: 151/56

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