Add 6/48 and 18/14, Solve 6/48 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 6/48 and 18/14

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

6/48 + 18/14 is 79/56.

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,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
18/14 = 18 × 24/14 × 24 = 432/336
Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 432/336 = 42 + 432/336 = 474/336
474/336 simplified gives 79/56
So, 6/48 + 18/14 = 79/56
In mixed form: 123/56

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