Add 14/10 and 20/48
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 20/48
14/10 + 20/48 is 109/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
14/10 = 14 × 24/10 × 24 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
336/240 + 100/240 = 336 + 100/240 = 436/240 - 436/240 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 14/10 + 20/48 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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