Add 14/48 and 4/80
14/48 + 4/80 is 41/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 12/240 = 70 + 12/240 = 82/240 - 82/240 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 14/48 + 4/80 = 41/120
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