Add 16/50 and 63/70
16/50 + 63/70 is 61/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
63/70 = 63 × 5/70 × 5 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
112/350 + 315/350 = 112 + 315/350 = 427/350 - 427/350 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 16/50 + 63/70 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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