Add 14/12 and 18/48, Solve 1 2/12 + 18/48 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 18/48

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 18/48

14/12 + 18/48 is 37/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
14/12 = 14 × 4/12 × 4 = 56/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48
Add the two like fractions:
56/48 + 18/48 = 56 + 18/48 = 74/48
74/48 simplified gives 37/24
So, 14/12 + 18/48 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24

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