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Add 14/48 and 9/30

14/48 + 9/30 is 71/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
    9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/240 + 72/240 = 70 + 72/240 = 142/240
  5. 142/240 simplified gives 71/120
  6. So, 14/48 + 9/30 = 71/120

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