Add 14/48 and 56/10, Solve 14/48 + 5 6/10 as a fraction

Add 14/48 and 56/10

1^st number: 14/48, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

14/48 + 56/10 is 707/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
56/10 = 56 × 24/10 × 24 = 1344/240
Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 1344/240 = 70 + 1344/240 = 1414/240
1414/240 simplified gives 707/120
So, 14/48 + 56/10 = 707/120
In mixed form: 5107/120

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