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Add 48/3 and 1/7

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 1/7

48/3 + 1/7 is 113/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
    48/3 = 48 × 7/3 × 7 = 336/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
    1/7 = 1 × 3/7 × 3 = 3/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/21 + 3/21 = 336 + 3/21 = 339/21
  5. 339/21 simplified gives 113/7
  6. So, 48/3 + 1/7 = 113/7
    In mixed form: 161/7

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