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Add 14/48 and 63/72

14/48 + 63/72 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 72 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    63/72 = 63 × 2/72 × 2 = 126/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/144 + 126/144 = 42 + 126/144 = 168/144
  5. 168/144 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 14/48 + 63/72 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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