Add 15/14 and 10/48
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 10/48
15/14 + 10/48 is 215/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
15/14 = 15 × 24/14 × 24 = 360/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
360/336 + 70/336 = 360 + 70/336 = 430/336 - 430/336 simplified gives 215/168
- So, 15/14 + 10/48 = 215/168
In mixed form: 147/168
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