Add 14/48 and 2/5
14/48 + 2/5 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
2/5 = 2 × 48/5 × 48 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 96/240 = 70 + 96/240 = 166/240 - 166/240 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 14/48 + 2/5 = 83/120
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