Add 63/8 and 16/6
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 2 4/6
63/8 + 16/6 is 253/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
16/6 = 16 × 4/6 × 4 = 64/24 - Add the two like fractions:
189/24 + 64/24 = 189 + 64/24 = 253/24 - So, 63/8 + 16/6 = 253/24
In mixed form: 1013/24
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