Add 72/63 and 16/50
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 16/50
72/63 + 16/50 is 256/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
16/50 = 16 × 63/50 × 63 = 1008/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/3150 + 1008/3150 = 3600 + 1008/3150 = 4608/3150 - 4608/3150 simplified gives 256/175
- So, 72/63 + 16/50 = 256/175
In mixed form: 181/175
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