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Add 48/14 and 28/64

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 28/64

48/14 + 28/64 is 433/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    48/14 = 48 × 32/14 × 32 = 1536/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    28/64 = 28 × 7/64 × 7 = 196/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/448 + 196/448 = 1536 + 196/448 = 1732/448
  5. 1732/448 simplified gives 433/112
  6. So, 48/14 + 28/64 = 433/112
    In mixed form: 397/112

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