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Add 14/48 and 63/60

1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 3/60

14/48 + 63/60 is 161/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
    63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/240 + 252/240 = 70 + 252/240 = 322/240
  5. 322/240 simplified gives 161/120
  6. So, 14/48 + 63/60 = 161/120
    In mixed form: 141/120

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