Add 15/48 and 50/14, Solve 15/48 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 15/48 and 50/14

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

15/48 + 50/14 is 435/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
50/14 = 50 × 24/14 × 24 = 1200/336
Add the two like fractions:
105/336 + 1200/336 = 105 + 1200/336 = 1305/336
1305/336 simplified gives 435/112
So, 15/48 + 50/14 = 435/112
In mixed form: 399/112

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