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Add 48/28 and 8/16

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 8/16

48/28 + 8/16 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   48/28 = 48 × 4/28 × 4 = 192/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/112 + 56/112 = 192 + 56/112 = 248/112
5. 248/112 simplified gives 31/14
6. So, 48/28 + 8/16 = 31/14
   In mixed form: 23/14

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