Add 63/49 and 63/16, Solve 1 14/49 + 3 15/16 as a fraction

Add 63/49 and 63/16

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

63/49 + 63/16 is 585/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
63/49 = 63 × 16/49 × 16 = 1008/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
63/16 = 63 × 49/16 × 49 = 3087/784
Add the two like fractions:
1008/784 + 3087/784 = 1008 + 3087/784 = 4095/784
4095/784 simplified gives 585/112
So, 63/49 + 63/16 = 585/112
In mixed form: 525/112

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