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Add 48/16 and 16/6

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 2 4/6

48/16 + 16/6 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 6 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    48/16 = 48 × 3/16 × 3 = 144/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    16/6 = 16 × 8/6 × 8 = 128/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/48 + 128/48 = 144 + 128/48 = 272/48
  5. 272/48 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 48/16 + 16/6 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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