Add 14/48 and 27/30
14/48 + 27/30 is 143/120.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 216/240 = 70 + 216/240 = 286/240 - 286/240 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 14/48 + 27/30 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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