Add 14/21 and 45/48
14/21 + 45/48 is 77/48.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Add the two like fractions:
224/336 + 315/336 = 224 + 315/336 = 539/336 - 539/336 simplified gives 77/48
- So, 14/21 + 45/48 = 77/48
In mixed form: 129/48
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