Add 15/14 and 8/48
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 8/48
15/14 + 8/48 is 26/21.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
360/336 + 56/336 = 360 + 56/336 = 416/336 - 416/336 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 15/14 + 8/48 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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