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Add 3/14 and 21/48

3/14 + 21/48 is 73/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    3/14 = 3 × 24/14 × 24 = 72/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/336 + 147/336 = 72 + 147/336 = 219/336
  5. 219/336 simplified gives 73/112
  6. So, 3/14 + 21/48 = 73/112

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