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Add 4/9 and 14/48

4/9 + 14/48 is 53/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/144 + 42/144 = 64 + 42/144 = 106/144
5. 106/144 simplified gives 53/72
6. So, 4/9 + 14/48 = 53/72

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