Add 28/63 and 16/50
28/63 + 16/50 is 172/225.
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,
28/63 = 28 × 50/63 × 50 = 1400/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
16/50 = 16 × 63/50 × 63 = 1008/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/3150 + 1008/3150 = 1400 + 1008/3150 = 2408/3150 - 2408/3150 simplified gives 172/225
- So, 28/63 + 16/50 = 172/225
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