Add 14/48 and 20/30
14/48 + 20/30 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 160/240 = 70 + 160/240 = 230/240 - 230/240 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 14/48 + 20/30 = 23/24
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