Add 14/48 and 18/42
14/48 + 18/42 is 121/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 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 42 × 8 = 336,
18/42 = 18 × 8/42 × 8 = 144/336 - Add the two like fractions:
98/336 + 144/336 = 98 + 144/336 = 242/336 - 242/336 simplified gives 121/168
- So, 14/48 + 18/42 = 121/168
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