Add 48/16 and 6/21, Solve 3 0/16 + 6/21 as a fraction

Add 48/16 and 6/21

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 6/21

48/16 + 6/21 is 23/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
48/16 = 48 × 21/16 × 21 = 1008/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
6/21 = 6 × 16/21 × 16 = 96/336
Add the two like fractions:
1008/336 + 96/336 = 1008 + 96/336 = 1104/336
1104/336 simplified gives 23/7
So, 48/16 + 6/21 = 23/7
In mixed form: 32/7

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