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Add 48/16 and 28/6

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

48/16 + 28/6 is 23/3.

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,
    28/6 = 28 × 8/6 × 8 = 224/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/48 + 224/48 = 144 + 224/48 = 368/48
  5. 368/48 simplified gives 23/3
  6. So, 48/16 + 28/6 = 23/3
    In mixed form: 72/3

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