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Add 32/48 and 14/6

1^st number: 32/48, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

32/48 + 14/6 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   32/48 = 32 × 1/48 × 1 = 32/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/48 + 112/48 = 32 + 112/48 = 144/48
5. 144/48 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 32/48 + 14/6 = 3/1

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