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Add 4/48 and 16/5

1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 3 1/5

4/48 + 16/5 is 197/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    16/5 = 16 × 48/5 × 48 = 768/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/240 + 768/240 = 20 + 768/240 = 788/240
  5. 788/240 simplified gives 197/60
  6. So, 4/48 + 16/5 = 197/60
    In mixed form: 317/60

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