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Add 16/48 and 63/7

1st number: 16/48, 2nd number: 9 0/7

16/48 + 63/7 is 28/3.

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,
    63/7 = 63 × 48/7 × 48 = 3024/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/336 + 3024/336 = 112 + 3024/336 = 3136/336
  5. 3136/336 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 16/48 + 63/7 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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