Add 2/48 and 6/14
2/48 + 6/14 is 79/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
6/14 = 6 × 24/14 × 24 = 144/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 144/336 = 14 + 144/336 = 158/336 - 158/336 simplified gives 79/168
- So, 2/48 + 6/14 = 79/168
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