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Add 48/16 and 75/21

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 3 12/21

48/16 + 75/21 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   48/16 = 48 × 21/16 × 21 = 1008/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   75/21 = 75 × 16/21 × 16 = 1200/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/336 + 1200/336 = 1008 + 1200/336 = 2208/336
5. 2208/336 simplified gives 46/7
6. So, 48/16 + 75/21 = 46/7
   In mixed form: 64/7

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