Add 63/54 and 16/50
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 16/50
63/54 + 16/50 is 223/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
63/54 = 63 × 25/54 × 25 = 1575/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
16/50 = 16 × 27/50 × 27 = 432/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/1350 + 432/1350 = 1575 + 432/1350 = 2007/1350 - 2007/1350 simplified gives 223/150
- So, 63/54 + 16/50 = 223/150
In mixed form: 173/150
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