Add 14/48 and 12/90
14/48 + 12/90 is 17/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
14/48 = 14 × 15/48 × 15 = 210/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
12/90 = 12 × 8/90 × 8 = 96/720 - Add the two like fractions:
210/720 + 96/720 = 210 + 96/720 = 306/720 - 306/720 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 14/48 + 12/90 = 17/40
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