Add 14/48 and 10/14
14/48 + 10/14 is 169/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
10/14 = 10 × 24/14 × 24 = 240/336 - Add the two like fractions:
98/336 + 240/336 = 98 + 240/336 = 338/336 - 338/336 simplified gives 169/168
- So, 14/48 + 10/14 = 169/168
In mixed form: 11/168
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