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Add 10/7 and 16/48

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 16/48

10/7 + 16/48 is 37/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    10/7 = 10 × 48/7 × 48 = 480/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/336 + 112/336 = 480 + 112/336 = 592/336
  5. 592/336 simplified gives 37/21
  6. So, 10/7 + 16/48 = 37/21
    In mixed form: 116/21

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