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Add 45/14 and 9/48

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 9/48

45/14 + 9/48 is 381/112.

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,
    45/14 = 45 × 24/14 × 24 = 1080/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/336 + 63/336 = 1080 + 63/336 = 1143/336
  5. 1143/336 simplified gives 381/112
  6. So, 45/14 + 9/48 = 381/112
    In mixed form: 345/112

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