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Add 16/63 and 45/50

16/63 + 45/50 is 727/630.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 63/50 × 63 = 2835/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/3150 + 2835/3150 = 800 + 2835/3150 = 3635/3150
  5. 3635/3150 simplified gives 727/630
  6. So, 16/63 + 45/50 = 727/630
    In mixed form: 197/630

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