Add 12/14 and 4/48
12/14 + 4/48 is 79/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/14 = 12 × 24/14 × 24 = 288/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
288/336 + 28/336 = 288 + 28/336 = 316/336 - 316/336 simplified gives 79/84
- So, 12/14 + 4/48 = 79/84
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