Add 49/3 and 30/32, Solve 16 1/3 + 30/32 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 30/32

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 30/32

49/3 + 30/32 is 829/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
49/3 = 49 × 32/3 × 32 = 1568/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96
Add the two like fractions:
1568/96 + 90/96 = 1568 + 90/96 = 1658/96
1658/96 simplified gives 829/48
So, 49/3 + 30/32 = 829/48
In mixed form: 1713/48

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