Add 63/16 and 72/50
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 1 22/50
63/16 + 72/50 is 2151/400.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 8/50 × 8 = 576/400 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/400 + 576/400 = 1575 + 576/400 = 2151/400 - So, 63/16 + 72/50 = 2151/400
In mixed form: 5151/400
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