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Add 50/54 and 14/48

50/54 + 14/48 is 263/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/432 + 126/432 = 400 + 126/432 = 526/432
  5. 526/432 simplified gives 263/216
  6. So, 50/54 + 14/48 = 263/216
    In mixed form: 147/216

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