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Add 48/16 and 42/24

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 1 18/24

48/16 + 42/24 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 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 24 × 2 = 48,
    42/24 = 42 × 2/24 × 2 = 84/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/48 + 84/48 = 144 + 84/48 = 228/48
  5. 228/48 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 48/16 + 42/24 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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