Add 14/48 and 70/14
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 5 0/14
14/48 + 70/14 is 127/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 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 14 × 24 = 336,
70/14 = 70 × 24/14 × 24 = 1680/336 - Add the two like fractions:
98/336 + 1680/336 = 98 + 1680/336 = 1778/336 - 1778/336 simplified gives 127/24
- So, 14/48 + 70/14 = 127/24
In mixed form: 57/24
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