Add 14/20 and 30/48
14/20 + 30/48 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
14/20 = 14 × 12/20 × 12 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
168/240 + 150/240 = 168 + 150/240 = 318/240 - 318/240 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 14/20 + 30/48 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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