Add 63/35 and 16/50
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 16/50
63/35 + 16/50 is 53/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
63/35 = 63 × 10/35 × 10 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Add the two like fractions:
630/350 + 112/350 = 630 + 112/350 = 742/350 - 742/350 simplified gives 53/25
- So, 63/35 + 16/50 = 53/25
In mixed form: 23/25
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