Add 14/48 and 16/9
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 7/9
14/48 + 16/9 is 149/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
16/9 = 16 × 16/9 × 16 = 256/144 - Add the two like fractions:
42/144 + 256/144 = 42 + 256/144 = 298/144 - 298/144 simplified gives 149/72
- So, 14/48 + 16/9 = 149/72
In mixed form: 25/72
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