Add 16/48 and 9/14
16/48 + 9/14 is 41/42.
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,
16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
9/14 = 9 × 24/14 × 24 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 216/336 = 112 + 216/336 = 328/336 - 328/336 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 16/48 + 9/14 = 41/42
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