Add 42/14 and 50/48, Solve 3 0/14 + 1 2/48 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 50/48

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

42/14 + 50/48 is 97/24.

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,
42/14 = 42 × 24/14 × 24 = 1008/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
Add the two like fractions:
1008/336 + 350/336 = 1008 + 350/336 = 1358/336
1358/336 simplified gives 97/24
So, 42/14 + 50/48 = 97/24
In mixed form: 41/24

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