Add 63/6 and 16/50, Solve 10 3/6 + 16/50 as a fraction

Add 63/6 and 16/50

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 16/50

63/6 + 16/50 is 541/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150
Add the two like fractions:
1575/150 + 48/150 = 1575 + 48/150 = 1623/150
1623/150 simplified gives 541/50
So, 63/6 + 16/50 = 541/50
In mixed form: 1041/50

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