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Add 48/3 and 21/16

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/16

48/3 + 21/16 is 277/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    48/3 = 48 × 16/3 × 16 = 768/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    21/16 = 21 × 3/16 × 3 = 63/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/48 + 63/48 = 768 + 63/48 = 831/48
  5. 831/48 simplified gives 277/16
  6. So, 48/3 + 21/16 = 277/16
    In mixed form: 175/16

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