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Add 49/6 and 1/16

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 1/16

49/6 + 1/16 is 395/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    49/6 = 49 × 8/6 × 8 = 392/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/48 + 3/48 = 392 + 3/48 = 395/48
  5. So, 49/6 + 1/16 = 395/48
    In mixed form: 811/48

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