Add 14/16 and 50/63
14/16 + 50/63 is 841/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
14/16 = 14 × 63/16 × 63 = 882/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
50/63 = 50 × 16/63 × 16 = 800/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
882/1008 + 800/1008 = 882 + 800/1008 = 1682/1008 - 1682/1008 simplified gives 841/504
- So, 14/16 + 50/63 = 841/504
In mixed form: 1337/504
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