Add 14/30 and 28/48
14/30 + 28/48 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 140/240 = 112 + 140/240 = 252/240 - 252/240 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 14/30 + 28/48 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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