Add 63/16 and 50/24
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 2 2/24
63/16 + 50/24 is 289/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
50/24 = 50 × 2/24 × 2 = 100/48 - Add the two like fractions:
189/48 + 100/48 = 189 + 100/48 = 289/48 - So, 63/16 + 50/24 = 289/48
In mixed form: 61/48
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