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Add 48/14 and 4/32

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 4/32

48/14 + 4/32 is 199/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    48/14 = 48 × 16/14 × 16 = 768/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    4/32 = 4 × 7/32 × 7 = 28/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/224 + 28/224 = 768 + 28/224 = 796/224
  5. 796/224 simplified gives 199/56
  6. So, 48/14 + 4/32 = 199/56
    In mixed form: 331/56

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