Add 14/42 and 9/48
14/42 + 9/48 is 25/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
14/42 = 14 × 8/42 × 8 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 63/336 = 112 + 63/336 = 175/336 - 175/336 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 14/42 + 9/48 = 25/48
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