Add 16/5 and 3/48
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 3/48
16/5 + 3/48 is 261/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
16/5 = 16 × 48/5 × 48 = 768/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Add the two like fractions:
768/240 + 15/240 = 768 + 15/240 = 783/240 - 783/240 simplified gives 261/80
- So, 16/5 + 3/48 = 261/80
In mixed form: 321/80
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