Add 14/30 and 36/48
14/30 + 36/48 is 73/60.
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,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 180/240 = 112 + 180/240 = 292/240 - 292/240 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 14/30 + 36/48 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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