Add 14/18 and 12/48
14/18 + 12/48 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
14/18 = 14 × 8/18 × 8 = 112/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144 - Add the two like fractions:
112/144 + 36/144 = 112 + 36/144 = 148/144 - 148/144 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 14/18 + 12/48 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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