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Add 4/14 and 3/48

4/14 + 3/48 is 39/112.

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,
    4/14 = 4 × 24/14 × 24 = 96/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/336 + 21/336 = 96 + 21/336 = 117/336
  5. 117/336 simplified gives 39/112
  6. So, 4/14 + 3/48 = 39/112

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