Add 15/48 and 1/14
15/48 + 1/14 is 43/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
1/14 = 1 × 24/14 × 24 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
105/336 + 24/336 = 105 + 24/336 = 129/336 - 129/336 simplified gives 43/112
- So, 15/48 + 1/14 = 43/112
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