Add 50/63 and 6/16
50/63 + 6/16 is 589/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
50/63 = 50 × 16/63 × 16 = 800/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
6/16 = 6 × 63/16 × 63 = 378/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1008 + 378/1008 = 800 + 378/1008 = 1178/1008 - 1178/1008 simplified gives 589/504
- So, 50/63 + 6/16 = 589/504
In mixed form: 185/504
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