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Add 48/14 and 20/96

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 20/96

48/14 + 20/96 is 611/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    48/14 = 48 × 48/14 × 48 = 2304/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/672 + 140/672 = 2304 + 140/672 = 2444/672
  5. 2444/672 simplified gives 611/168
  6. So, 48/14 + 20/96 = 611/168
    In mixed form: 3107/168

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