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Add 5/14 and 28/48

5/14 + 28/48 is 79/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    5/14 = 5 × 24/14 × 24 = 120/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/336 + 196/336 = 120 + 196/336 = 316/336
  5. 316/336 simplified gives 79/84
  6. So, 5/14 + 28/48 = 79/84

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