Add 56/48 and 1/14, Solve 1 8/48 + 1/14 as a fraction

Add 56/48 and 1/14

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 1/14

56/48 + 1/14 is 26/21.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
1/14 = 1 × 24/14 × 24 = 24/336
Add the two like fractions:
392/336 + 24/336 = 392 + 24/336 = 416/336
416/336 simplified gives 26/21
So, 56/48 + 1/14 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21

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