Add 48/16 and 14/84, Solve 3 0/16 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 48/16 and 14/84

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 14/84

48/16 + 14/84 is 19/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
48/16 = 48 × 21/16 × 21 = 1008/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336
Add the two like fractions:
1008/336 + 56/336 = 1008 + 56/336 = 1064/336
1064/336 simplified gives 19/6
So, 48/16 + 14/84 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6

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