Add 14/48 and 14/54
14/48 + 14/54 is 119/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432 - Add the two like fractions:
126/432 + 112/432 = 126 + 112/432 = 238/432 - 238/432 simplified gives 119/216
- So, 14/48 + 14/54 = 119/216
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/48+14/54 14/48+28/54 14/96+14/54 42/48+14/54 14/48+42/54 70/48+14/54 14/48+70/54 98/48+14/54 14/48+98/54