Add 48/3 and 2/28, Solve 16 0/3 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 48/3 and 2/28

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/28

48/3 + 2/28 is 225/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
48/3 = 48 × 28/3 × 28 = 1344/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
1344/84 + 6/84 = 1344 + 6/84 = 1350/84
1350/84 simplified gives 225/14
So, 48/3 + 2/28 = 225/14
In mixed form: 161/14

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