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Add 63/72 and 16/50

63/72 + 16/50 is 239/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    16/50 = 16 × 36/50 × 36 = 576/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1800 + 576/1800 = 1575 + 576/1800 = 2151/1800
  5. 2151/1800 simplified gives 239/200
  6. So, 63/72 + 16/50 = 239/200
    In mixed form: 139/200

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