Add 16/7 and 1/48
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 1/48
16/7 + 1/48 is 775/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
16/7 = 16 × 48/7 × 48 = 768/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
768/336 + 7/336 = 768 + 7/336 = 775/336 - So, 16/7 + 1/48 = 775/336
In mixed form: 2103/336
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