Add 16/14 and 9/48
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 9/48
16/14 + 9/48 is 149/112.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
384/336 + 63/336 = 384 + 63/336 = 447/336 - 447/336 simplified gives 149/112
- So, 16/14 + 9/48 = 149/112
In mixed form: 137/112
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