Add 16/63 and 24/50
16/63 + 24/50 is 1156/1575.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
16/63 = 16 × 50/63 × 50 = 800/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
24/50 = 24 × 63/50 × 63 = 1512/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
800/3150 + 1512/3150 = 800 + 1512/3150 = 2312/3150 - 2312/3150 simplified gives 1156/1575
- So, 16/63 + 24/50 = 1156/1575
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