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Add 48/3 and 28/14

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

48/3 + 28/14 is 18/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   48/3 = 48 × 14/3 × 14 = 672/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   28/14 = 28 × 3/14 × 3 = 84/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/42 + 84/42 = 672 + 84/42 = 756/42
5. 756/42 simplified gives 18/1
6. So, 48/3 + 28/14 = 18/1

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