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Add 16/48 and 45/7

1st number: 16/48, 2nd number: 6 3/7

16/48 + 45/7 is 142/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 7 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    45/7 = 45 × 48/7 × 48 = 2160/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/336 + 2160/336 = 112 + 2160/336 = 2272/336
  5. 2272/336 simplified gives 142/21
  6. So, 16/48 + 45/7 = 142/21
    In mixed form: 616/21

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