Add 14/48 and 50/70
14/48 + 50/70 is 169/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
50/70 = 50 × 24/70 × 24 = 1200/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1680 + 1200/1680 = 490 + 1200/1680 = 1690/1680 - 1690/1680 simplified gives 169/168
- So, 14/48 + 50/70 = 169/168
In mixed form: 11/168
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