Add 3/14 and 28/48
3/14 + 28/48 is 67/84.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 24/14 × 24 = 72/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Add the two like fractions:
72/336 + 196/336 = 72 + 196/336 = 268/336 - 268/336 simplified gives 67/84
- So, 3/14 + 28/48 = 67/84
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