Add 18/14 and 9/48, Solve 1 4/14 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 18/14 and 9/48

1^st number: 1 4/14, 2^nd number: 9/48

18/14 + 9/48 is 165/112.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
18/14 = 18 × 24/14 × 24 = 432/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
Add the two like fractions:
432/336 + 63/336 = 432 + 63/336 = 495/336
495/336 simplified gives 165/112
So, 18/14 + 9/48 = 165/112
In mixed form: 153/112

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