Add 14/7 and 4/48
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 4/48
14/7 + 4/48 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
14/7 = 14 × 48/7 × 48 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 28/336 = 672 + 28/336 = 700/336 - 700/336 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 14/7 + 4/48 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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