Add 14/3 and 12/48, Solve 4 2/3 + 12/48 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 12/48

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 12/48

14/3 + 12/48 is 59/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
14/3 = 14 × 16/3 × 16 = 224/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48
Add the two like fractions:
224/48 + 12/48 = 224 + 12/48 = 236/48
236/48 simplified gives 59/12
So, 14/3 + 12/48 = 59/12
In mixed form: 411/12

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