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Add 56/28 and 14/48

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 14/48

56/28 + 14/48 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   56/28 = 56 × 12/28 × 12 = 672/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/336 + 98/336 = 672 + 98/336 = 770/336
5. 770/336 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 56/28 + 14/48 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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