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Add 14/48 and 6/7

14/48 + 6/7 is 193/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 7 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 7 × 48 = 336,
    6/7 = 6 × 48/7 × 48 = 288/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/336 + 288/336 = 98 + 288/336 = 386/336
  5. 386/336 simplified gives 193/168
  6. So, 14/48 + 6/7 = 193/168
    In mixed form: 125/168

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