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Add 10/48 and 90/14

1st number: 10/48, 2nd number: 6 6/14

10/48 + 90/14 is 1115/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    90/14 = 90 × 24/14 × 24 = 2160/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/336 + 2160/336 = 70 + 2160/336 = 2230/336
  5. 2230/336 simplified gives 1115/168
  6. So, 10/48 + 90/14 = 1115/168
    In mixed form: 6107/168

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