Add 14/48 and 7/30
14/48 + 7/30 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 56/240 = 70 + 56/240 = 126/240 - 126/240 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 14/48 + 7/30 = 21/40
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