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Add 45/48 and 10/14

45/48 + 10/14 is 185/112.

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,
    45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    10/14 = 10 × 24/14 × 24 = 240/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/336 + 240/336 = 315 + 240/336 = 555/336
  5. 555/336 simplified gives 185/112
  6. So, 45/48 + 10/14 = 185/112
    In mixed form: 173/112

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