Add 14/60 and 7/48
14/60 + 7/48 is 91/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Add the two like fractions:
56/240 + 35/240 = 56 + 35/240 = 91/240 - So, 14/60 + 7/48 = 91/240
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