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Add 14/48 and 63/10

1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 6 3/10

14/48 + 63/10 is 791/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    63/10 = 63 × 24/10 × 24 = 1512/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/240 + 1512/240 = 70 + 1512/240 = 1582/240
  5. 1582/240 simplified gives 791/120
  6. So, 14/48 + 63/10 = 791/120
    In mixed form: 671/120

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