Add 48/16 and 56/75
1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 56/75
48/16 + 56/75 is 281/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
48/16 = 48 × 75/16 × 75 = 3600/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
56/75 = 56 × 16/75 × 16 = 896/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/1200 + 896/1200 = 3600 + 896/1200 = 4496/1200 - 4496/1200 simplified gives 281/75
- So, 48/16 + 56/75 = 281/75
In mixed form: 356/75
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