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Add 14/48 and 21/54

14/48 + 21/54 is 49/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    21/54 = 21 × 8/54 × 8 = 168/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/432 + 168/432 = 126 + 168/432 = 294/432
  5. 294/432 simplified gives 49/72
  6. So, 14/48 + 21/54 = 49/72

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