Add 14/48 and 21/54
14/48 + 21/54 is 49/72.
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,
21/54 = 21 × 8/54 × 8 = 168/432 - Add the two like fractions:
126/432 + 168/432 = 126 + 168/432 = 294/432 - 294/432 simplified gives 49/72
- So, 14/48 + 21/54 = 49/72
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