Add 63/16 and 4/50
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 4/50
63/16 + 4/50 is 1607/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/50 = 4 × 8/50 × 8 = 32/400 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/400 + 32/400 = 1575 + 32/400 = 1607/400 - So, 63/16 + 4/50 = 1607/400
In mixed form: 47/400
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