Add 16/5 and 4/48
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 4/48
16/5 + 4/48 is 197/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
16/5 = 16 × 48/5 × 48 = 768/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
768/240 + 20/240 = 768 + 20/240 = 788/240 - 788/240 simplified gives 197/60
- So, 16/5 + 4/48 = 197/60
In mixed form: 317/60
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