Add 2/14 and 9/48
2/14 + 9/48 is 37/112.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 24/14 × 24 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
48/336 + 63/336 = 48 + 63/336 = 111/336 - 111/336 simplified gives 37/112
- So, 2/14 + 9/48 = 37/112
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