Add 14/48 and 6/21
14/48 + 6/21 is 97/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 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 21 × 16 = 336,
6/21 = 6 × 16/21 × 16 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
98/336 + 96/336 = 98 + 96/336 = 194/336 - 194/336 simplified gives 97/168
- So, 14/48 + 6/21 = 97/168
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