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Add 16/28 and 48/5

1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 9 3/5

16/28 + 48/5 is 356/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    48/5 = 48 × 28/5 × 28 = 1344/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/140 + 1344/140 = 80 + 1344/140 = 1424/140
  5. 1424/140 simplified gives 356/35
  6. So, 16/28 + 48/5 = 356/35
    In mixed form: 106/35

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