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Add 48/3 and 49/80

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 49/80

48/3 + 49/80 is 1329/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    48/3 = 48 × 80/3 × 80 = 3840/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/240 + 147/240 = 3840 + 147/240 = 3987/240
  5. 3987/240 simplified gives 1329/80
  6. So, 48/3 + 49/80 = 1329/80
    In mixed form: 1649/80

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