Add 3/48 and 35/7, Solve 3/48 + 5 0/7 as a fraction

Add 3/48 and 35/7

1^st number: 3/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

3/48 + 35/7 is 81/16.

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,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336
Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 1680/336 = 21 + 1680/336 = 1701/336
1701/336 simplified gives 81/16
So, 3/48 + 35/7 = 81/16
In mixed form: 51/16

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