Add 14/9 and 14/48
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 14/48
14/9 + 14/48 is 133/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
14/9 = 14 × 16/9 × 16 = 224/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Add the two like fractions:
224/144 + 42/144 = 224 + 42/144 = 266/144 - 266/144 simplified gives 133/72
- So, 14/9 + 14/48 = 133/72
In mixed form: 161/72
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