Add 2/48 and 2/14
2/48 + 2/14 is 31/168.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
2/14 = 2 × 24/14 × 24 = 48/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 48/336 = 14 + 48/336 = 62/336 - 62/336 simplified gives 31/168
- So, 2/48 + 2/14 = 31/168
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