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Add 16/50 and 63/56

1st number: 16/50, 2nd number: 1 7/56

16/50 + 63/56 is 289/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    16/50 = 16 × 28/50 × 28 = 448/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1400 + 1575/1400 = 448 + 1575/1400 = 2023/1400
  5. 2023/1400 simplified gives 289/200
  6. So, 16/50 + 63/56 = 289/200
    In mixed form: 189/200

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