Add 12/50 and 16/63
12/50 + 16/63 is 778/1575.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
12/50 = 12 × 63/50 × 63 = 756/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
16/63 = 16 × 50/63 × 50 = 800/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
756/3150 + 800/3150 = 756 + 800/3150 = 1556/3150 - 1556/3150 simplified gives 778/1575
- So, 12/50 + 16/63 = 778/1575
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