Add 14/48 and 28/54
14/48 + 28/54 is 175/216.
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,
28/54 = 28 × 8/54 × 8 = 224/432 - Add the two like fractions:
126/432 + 224/432 = 126 + 224/432 = 350/432 - 350/432 simplified gives 175/216
- So, 14/48 + 28/54 = 175/216
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