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Add 48/16 and 28/42

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 28/42

48/16 + 28/42 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 42 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    48/16 = 48 × 21/16 × 21 = 1008/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    28/42 = 28 × 8/42 × 8 = 224/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/336 + 224/336 = 1008 + 224/336 = 1232/336
  5. 1232/336 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 48/16 + 28/42 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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