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Add 48/14 and 6/15

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 6/15

48/14 + 6/15 is 134/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    48/14 = 48 × 15/14 × 15 = 720/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/210 + 84/210 = 720 + 84/210 = 804/210
  5. 804/210 simplified gives 134/35
  6. So, 48/14 + 6/15 = 134/35
    In mixed form: 329/35

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