Add 50/63 and 16/54
50/63 + 16/54 is 206/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
50/63 = 50 × 6/63 × 6 = 300/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
16/54 = 16 × 7/54 × 7 = 112/378 - Add the two like fractions:
300/378 + 112/378 = 300 + 112/378 = 412/378 - 412/378 simplified gives 206/189
- So, 50/63 + 16/54 = 206/189
In mixed form: 117/189
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