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Add 48/3 and 28/50

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 28/50

48/3 + 28/50 is 414/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    48/3 = 48 × 50/3 × 50 = 2400/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/150 + 84/150 = 2400 + 84/150 = 2484/150
  5. 2484/150 simplified gives 414/25
  6. So, 48/3 + 28/50 = 414/25
    In mixed form: 1614/25

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