Add 63/8 and 16/9
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 1 7/9
63/8 + 16/9 is 695/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72 - Add the two like fractions:
567/72 + 128/72 = 567 + 128/72 = 695/72 - So, 63/8 + 16/9 = 695/72
In mixed form: 947/72
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