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Add 48/14 and 28/56

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 28/56

48/14 + 28/56 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   48/14 = 48 × 4/14 × 4 = 192/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   28/56 = 28 × 1/56 × 1 = 28/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/56 + 28/56 = 192 + 28/56 = 220/56
5. 220/56 simplified gives 55/14
6. So, 48/14 + 28/56 = 55/14
   In mixed form: 313/14

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