Add 63/7 and 3/16, Solve 9 0/7 + 3/16 as a fraction

Add 63/7 and 3/16

1^st number: 9 0/7, 2^nd number: 3/16

63/7 + 3/16 is 147/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
63/7 = 63 × 16/7 × 16 = 1008/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112
Add the two like fractions:
1008/112 + 21/112 = 1008 + 21/112 = 1029/112
1029/112 simplified gives 147/16
So, 63/7 + 3/16 = 147/16
In mixed form: 93/16

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