Add 16/14 and 20/48
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 20/48
16/14 + 20/48 is 131/84.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Add the two like fractions:
384/336 + 140/336 = 384 + 140/336 = 524/336 - 524/336 simplified gives 131/84
- So, 16/14 + 20/48 = 131/84
In mixed form: 147/84
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