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Add 48/14 and 56/64

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 56/64

48/14 + 56/64 is 241/56.

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,
    56/64 = 56 × 7/64 × 7 = 392/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/448 + 392/448 = 1536 + 392/448 = 1928/448
  5. 1928/448 simplified gives 241/56
  6. So, 48/14 + 56/64 = 241/56
    In mixed form: 417/56

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