Add 2/48 and 14/49
2/48 + 14/49 is 55/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
14/49 = 14 × 48/49 × 48 = 672/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2352 + 672/2352 = 98 + 672/2352 = 770/2352 - 770/2352 simplified gives 55/168
- So, 2/48 + 14/49 = 55/168
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