Add 12/63 and 16/50
12/63 + 16/50 is 268/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
16/50 = 16 × 63/50 × 63 = 1008/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/3150 + 1008/3150 = 600 + 1008/3150 = 1608/3150 - 1608/3150 simplified gives 268/525
- So, 12/63 + 16/50 = 268/525
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