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Add 16/63 and 1/50

16/63 + 1/50 is 863/3150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    16/63 = 16 × 50/63 × 50 = 800/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    1/50 = 1 × 63/50 × 63 = 63/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/3150 + 63/3150 = 800 + 63/3150 = 863/3150
  5. So, 16/63 + 1/50 = 863/3150

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