Add 16/14 and 1/48
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 1/48
16/14 + 1/48 is 391/336.
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,
16/14 = 16 × 24/14 × 24 = 384/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
384/336 + 7/336 = 384 + 7/336 = 391/336 - So, 16/14 + 1/48 = 391/336
In mixed form: 155/336
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