Add 18/48 and 16/7, Solve 18/48 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 18/48 and 16/7

1^st number: 18/48, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

18/48 + 16/7 is 149/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
16/7 = 16 × 48/7 × 48 = 768/336
Add the two like fractions:
126/336 + 768/336 = 126 + 768/336 = 894/336
894/336 simplified gives 149/56
So, 18/48 + 16/7 = 149/56
In mixed form: 237/56

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