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Add 14/48 and 21/40

14/48 + 21/40 is 49/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 40 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    21/40 = 21 × 6/40 × 6 = 126/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/240 + 126/240 = 70 + 126/240 = 196/240
  5. 196/240 simplified gives 49/60
  6. So, 14/48 + 21/40 = 49/60

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