Add 48/3 and 4/49, Solve 16 0/3 + 4/49 as a fraction

Add 48/3 and 4/49

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 4/49

48/3 + 4/49 is 788/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
48/3 = 48 × 49/3 × 49 = 2352/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
4/49 = 4 × 3/49 × 3 = 12/147
Add the two like fractions:
2352/147 + 12/147 = 2352 + 12/147 = 2364/147
2364/147 simplified gives 788/49
So, 48/3 + 4/49 = 788/49
In mixed form: 164/49

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