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Add 6/48 and 14/5

1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 2 4/5

6/48 + 14/5 is 117/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    14/5 = 14 × 48/5 × 48 = 672/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/240 + 672/240 = 30 + 672/240 = 702/240
  5. 702/240 simplified gives 117/40
  6. So, 6/48 + 14/5 = 117/40
    In mixed form: 237/40

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