Add 14/24 and 9/48
14/24 + 9/48 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48 - Add the two like fractions:
28/48 + 9/48 = 28 + 9/48 = 37/48 - So, 14/24 + 9/48 = 37/48
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