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Add 72/5 and 14/48

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 14/48

72/5 + 14/48 is 1763/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    72/5 = 72 × 48/5 × 48 = 3456/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3456/240 + 70/240 = 3456 + 70/240 = 3526/240
  5. 3526/240 simplified gives 1763/120
  6. So, 72/5 + 14/48 = 1763/120
    In mixed form: 1483/120

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