Add 48/3 and 21/50, Solve 16 0/3 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 48/3 and 21/50

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 21/50

48/3 + 21/50 is 821/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
48/3 = 48 × 50/3 × 50 = 2400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150
Add the two like fractions:
2400/150 + 63/150 = 2400 + 63/150 = 2463/150
2463/150 simplified gives 821/50
So, 48/3 + 21/50 = 821/50
In mixed form: 1621/50

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