Add 48/3 and 18/14, Solve 16 0/3 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 48/3 and 18/14

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

48/3 + 18/14 is 121/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
48/3 = 48 × 14/3 × 14 = 672/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42
Add the two like fractions:
672/42 + 54/42 = 672 + 54/42 = 726/42
726/42 simplified gives 121/7
So, 48/3 + 18/14 = 121/7
In mixed form: 172/7

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