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Add 14/48 and 49/54

14/48 + 49/54 is 259/216.

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,
    49/54 = 49 × 8/54 × 8 = 392/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/432 + 392/432 = 126 + 392/432 = 518/432
  5. 518/432 simplified gives 259/216
  6. So, 14/48 + 49/54 = 259/216
    In mixed form: 143/216

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