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Add 49/16 and 4/6

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 4/6

49/16 + 4/6 is 179/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   49/16 = 49 × 3/16 × 3 = 147/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   4/6 = 4 × 8/6 × 8 = 32/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/48 + 32/48 = 147 + 32/48 = 179/48
5. So, 49/16 + 4/6 = 179/48
   In mixed form: 335/48

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