Add 63/16 and 28/50, Solve 3 15/16 + 28/50 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 28/50

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 28/50

63/16 + 28/50 is 1799/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
63/16 = 63 × 25/16 × 25 = 1575/400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
28/50 = 28 × 8/50 × 8 = 224/400
Add the two like fractions:
1575/400 + 224/400 = 1575 + 224/400 = 1799/400
So, 63/16 + 28/50 = 1799/400
In mixed form: 4199/400

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