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Add 48/3 and 49/28

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 1 21/28

48/3 + 49/28 is 71/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    48/3 = 48 × 28/3 × 28 = 1344/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/84 + 147/84 = 1344 + 147/84 = 1491/84
  5. 1491/84 simplified gives 71/4
  6. So, 48/3 + 49/28 = 71/4
    In mixed form: 173/4

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