Add 25/14 and 2/48, Solve 1 11/14 + 2/48 as a fraction

Add 25/14 and 2/48

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 2/48

25/14 + 2/48 is 307/168.

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,
25/14 = 25 × 24/14 × 24 = 600/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
Add the two like fractions:
600/336 + 14/336 = 600 + 14/336 = 614/336
614/336 simplified gives 307/168
So, 25/14 + 2/48 = 307/168
In mixed form: 1139/168

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