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Add 45/14 and 40/48

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 40/48

45/14 + 40/48 is 85/21.

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,
    45/14 = 45 × 24/14 × 24 = 1080/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/336 + 280/336 = 1080 + 280/336 = 1360/336
  5. 1360/336 simplified gives 85/21
  6. So, 45/14 + 40/48 = 85/21
    In mixed form: 41/21

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