Add 2/48 and 20/14
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 6/14
2/48 + 20/14 is 247/168.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 24/14 × 24 = 480/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 480/336 = 14 + 480/336 = 494/336 - 494/336 simplified gives 247/168
- So, 2/48 + 20/14 = 247/168
In mixed form: 179/168
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