Add 14/48 and 6/49
14/48 + 6/49 is 487/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
6/49 = 6 × 48/49 × 48 = 288/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
686/2352 + 288/2352 = 686 + 288/2352 = 974/2352 - 974/2352 simplified gives 487/1176
- So, 14/48 + 6/49 = 487/1176
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