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Add 14/49 and 84/48

1st number: 14/49, 2nd number: 1 36/48

14/49 + 84/48 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    14/49 = 14 × 48/49 × 48 = 672/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    84/48 = 84 × 49/48 × 49 = 4116/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2352 + 4116/2352 = 672 + 4116/2352 = 4788/2352
  5. 4788/2352 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 14/49 + 84/48 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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