Add 14/21 and 10/48
14/21 + 10/48 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
14/21 = 14 × 16/21 × 16 = 224/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
224/336 + 70/336 = 224 + 70/336 = 294/336 - 294/336 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 14/21 + 10/48 = 7/8
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