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Add 14/48 and 49/56

14/48 + 49/56 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    49/56 = 49 × 6/56 × 6 = 294/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/336 + 294/336 = 98 + 294/336 = 392/336
  5. 392/336 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 14/48 + 49/56 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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