Add 84/14 and 1/48, Solve 6 0/14 + 1/48 as a fraction

Add 84/14 and 1/48

1^st number: 6 0/14, 2^nd number: 1/48

84/14 + 1/48 is 289/48.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
84/14 = 84 × 24/14 × 24 = 2016/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336
Add the two like fractions:
2016/336 + 7/336 = 2016 + 7/336 = 2023/336
2023/336 simplified gives 289/48
So, 84/14 + 1/48 = 289/48
In mixed form: 61/48

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