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Add 60/3 and 16/49

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 16/49

60/3 + 16/49 is 996/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    60/3 = 60 × 49/3 × 49 = 2940/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    16/49 = 16 × 3/49 × 3 = 48/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/147 + 48/147 = 2940 + 48/147 = 2988/147
  5. 2988/147 simplified gives 996/49
  6. So, 60/3 + 16/49 = 996/49
    In mixed form: 2016/49

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