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Add 96/14 and 20/48

1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 20/48

96/14 + 20/48 is 611/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    96/14 = 96 × 24/14 × 24 = 2304/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/336 + 140/336 = 2304 + 140/336 = 2444/336
  5. 2444/336 simplified gives 611/84
  6. So, 96/14 + 20/48 = 611/84
    In mixed form: 723/84

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