Add 14/48 and 42/7
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 6 0/7
14/48 + 42/7 is 151/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
42/7 = 42 × 48/7 × 48 = 2016/336 - Add the two like fractions:
98/336 + 2016/336 = 98 + 2016/336 = 2114/336 - 2114/336 simplified gives 151/24
- So, 14/48 + 42/7 = 151/24
In mixed form: 67/24
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