Add 16/50 and 54/63
16/50 + 54/63 is 206/175.
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,
16/50 = 16 × 63/50 × 63 = 1008/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
54/63 = 54 × 50/63 × 50 = 2700/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/3150 + 2700/3150 = 1008 + 2700/3150 = 3708/3150 - 3708/3150 simplified gives 206/175
- So, 16/50 + 54/63 = 206/175
In mixed form: 131/175
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