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Add 50/16 and 3/63

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 3/63

50/16 + 3/63 is 533/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    50/16 = 50 × 63/16 × 63 = 3150/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/1008 + 48/1008 = 3150 + 48/1008 = 3198/1008
  5. 3198/1008 simplified gives 533/168
  6. So, 50/16 + 3/63 = 533/168
    In mixed form: 329/168

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