Add 1/14 and 6/48
1/14 + 6/48 is 11/56.
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,
1/14 = 1 × 24/14 × 24 = 24/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
24/336 + 42/336 = 24 + 42/336 = 66/336 - 66/336 simplified gives 11/56
- So, 1/14 + 6/48 = 11/56
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