Add 63/16 and 50/54
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 50/54
63/16 + 50/54 is 2101/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/432 + 400/432 = 1701 + 400/432 = 2101/432 - So, 63/16 + 50/54 = 2101/432
In mixed form: 4373/432
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