Add 14/48 and 14/56
14/48 + 14/56 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 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 56 × 6 = 336,
14/56 = 14 × 6/56 × 6 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
98/336 + 84/336 = 98 + 84/336 = 182/336 - 182/336 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 14/48 + 14/56 = 13/24
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