Add 16/63 and 40/50
16/63 + 40/50 is 332/315.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 63/50 × 63 = 2520/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
800/3150 + 2520/3150 = 800 + 2520/3150 = 3320/3150 - 3320/3150 simplified gives 332/315
- So, 16/63 + 40/50 = 332/315
In mixed form: 117/315
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