Add 49/3 and 30/28, Solve 16 1/3 + 1 2/28 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 30/28

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

49/3 + 30/28 is 731/42.

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,
30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84
Add the two like fractions:
1372/84 + 90/84 = 1372 + 90/84 = 1462/84
1462/84 simplified gives 731/42
So, 49/3 + 30/28 = 731/42
In mixed form: 1717/42

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