Add 12/14 and 14/48
12/14 + 14/48 is 193/168.
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,
12/14 = 12 × 24/14 × 24 = 288/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
288/336 + 98/336 = 288 + 98/336 = 386/336 - 386/336 simplified gives 193/168
- So, 12/14 + 14/48 = 193/168
In mixed form: 125/168
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