Add 14/28 and 1/48
14/28 + 1/48 is 25/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
14/28 = 14 × 12/28 × 12 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
168/336 + 7/336 = 168 + 7/336 = 175/336 - 175/336 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 14/28 + 1/48 = 25/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/28+2/48 14/56+1/48 14/28+1/96 42/28+1/48 14/28+3/48 14/84+1/48 70/28+1/48 14/28+5/48 98/28+1/48 14/28+7/48