Add 14/48 and 28/60
14/48 + 28/60 is 91/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 112/240 = 70 + 112/240 = 182/240 - 182/240 simplified gives 91/120
- So, 14/48 + 28/60 = 91/120
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