Add 14/48 and 8/18
14/48 + 8/18 is 53/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 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 18 × 8 = 144,
8/18 = 8 × 8/18 × 8 = 64/144 - Add the two like fractions:
42/144 + 64/144 = 42 + 64/144 = 106/144 - 106/144 simplified gives 53/72
- So, 14/48 + 8/18 = 53/72
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