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Add 14/48 and 42/50

14/48 + 42/50 is 679/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    14/48 = 14 × 25/48 × 25 = 350/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    42/50 = 42 × 24/50 × 24 = 1008/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/1200 + 1008/1200 = 350 + 1008/1200 = 1358/1200
  5. 1358/1200 simplified gives 679/600
  6. So, 14/48 + 42/50 = 679/600
    In mixed form: 179/600

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