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Add 48/8 and 8/14

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 8/14

48/8 + 8/14 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    48/8 = 48 × 7/8 × 7 = 336/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    8/14 = 8 × 4/14 × 4 = 32/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/56 + 32/56 = 336 + 32/56 = 368/56
  5. 368/56 simplified gives 46/7
  6. So, 48/8 + 8/14 = 46/7
    In mixed form: 64/7

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