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Add 21/48 and 16/3

1^st number: 21/48, 2^nd number: 5 1/3

21/48 + 16/3 is 277/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 3 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   16/3 = 16 × 16/3 × 16 = 256/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/48 + 256/48 = 21 + 256/48 = 277/48
5. So, 21/48 + 16/3 = 277/48
   In mixed form: 537/48

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