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Add 42/48 and 6/14

42/48 + 6/14 is 73/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 14 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    6/14 = 6 × 24/14 × 24 = 144/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/336 + 144/336 = 294 + 144/336 = 438/336
  5. 438/336 simplified gives 73/56
  6. So, 42/48 + 6/14 = 73/56
    In mixed form: 117/56

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