Add 63/16 and 50/72
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 50/72
63/16 + 50/72 is 667/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144 - Add the two like fractions:
567/144 + 100/144 = 567 + 100/144 = 667/144 - So, 63/16 + 50/72 = 667/144
In mixed form: 491/144
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