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Add 63/48 and 16/50

1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 16/50

63/48 + 16/50 is 653/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    63/48 = 63 × 25/48 × 25 = 1575/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    16/50 = 16 × 24/50 × 24 = 384/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1200 + 384/1200 = 1575 + 384/1200 = 1959/1200
  5. 1959/1200 simplified gives 653/400
  6. So, 63/48 + 16/50 = 653/400
    In mixed form: 1253/400

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