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Add 48/3 and 18/56

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 18/56

48/3 + 18/56 is 457/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    48/3 = 48 × 56/3 × 56 = 2688/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/168 + 54/168 = 2688 + 54/168 = 2742/168
  5. 2742/168 simplified gives 457/28
  6. So, 48/3 + 18/56 = 457/28
    In mixed form: 169/28

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