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Add 50/16 and 7/63

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 7/63

50/16 + 7/63 is 233/72.

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,
    7/63 = 7 × 16/63 × 16 = 112/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/1008 + 112/1008 = 3150 + 112/1008 = 3262/1008
  5. 3262/1008 simplified gives 233/72
  6. So, 50/16 + 7/63 = 233/72
    In mixed form: 317/72

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