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Add 50/14 and 4/48

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 4/48

50/14 + 4/48 is 307/84.

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,
    50/14 = 50 × 24/14 × 24 = 1200/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/336 + 28/336 = 1200 + 28/336 = 1228/336
  5. 1228/336 simplified gives 307/84
  6. So, 50/14 + 4/48 = 307/84
    In mixed form: 355/84

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