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Add 14/48 and 6/49

14/48 + 6/49 is 487/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    6/49 = 6 × 48/49 × 48 = 288/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/2352 + 288/2352 = 686 + 288/2352 = 974/2352
  5. 974/2352 simplified gives 487/1176
  6. So, 14/48 + 6/49 = 487/1176

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