Add 50/63 and 16/32
50/63 + 16/32 is 163/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
50/63 = 50 × 32/63 × 32 = 1600/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
16/32 = 16 × 63/32 × 63 = 1008/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2016 + 1008/2016 = 1600 + 1008/2016 = 2608/2016 - 2608/2016 simplified gives 163/126
- So, 50/63 + 16/32 = 163/126
In mixed form: 137/126
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