Add 48/3 and 6/56, Solve 16 0/3 + 6/56 as a fraction

Add 48/3 and 6/56

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 6/56

48/3 + 6/56 is 451/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
48/3 = 48 × 56/3 × 56 = 2688/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
Add the two like fractions:
2688/168 + 18/168 = 2688 + 18/168 = 2706/168
2706/168 simplified gives 451/28
So, 48/3 + 6/56 = 451/28
In mixed form: 163/28

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