Add 49/3 and 18/28, Solve 16 1/3 + 18/28 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 18/28

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 18/28

49/3 + 18/28 is 713/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
49/3 = 49 × 28/3 × 28 = 1372/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84
Add the two like fractions:
1372/84 + 54/84 = 1372 + 54/84 = 1426/84
1426/84 simplified gives 713/42
So, 49/3 + 18/28 = 713/42
In mixed form: 1641/42

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