Add 16/3 and 28/49, Solve 5 1/3 + 28/49 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 28/49

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 28/49

16/3 + 28/49 is 124/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
16/3 = 16 × 49/3 × 49 = 784/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
28/49 = 28 × 3/49 × 3 = 84/147
Add the two like fractions:
784/147 + 84/147 = 784 + 84/147 = 868/147
868/147 simplified gives 124/21
So, 16/3 + 28/49 = 124/21
In mixed form: 519/21

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