Add 3/7 and 16/48
3/7 + 16/48 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
3/7 = 3 × 48/7 × 48 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336 - Add the two like fractions:
144/336 + 112/336 = 144 + 112/336 = 256/336 - 256/336 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 3/7 + 16/48 = 16/21
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