Add 2/7 and 14/48
2/7 + 14/48 is 97/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
2/7 = 2 × 48/7 × 48 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 98/336 = 96 + 98/336 = 194/336 - 194/336 simplified gives 97/168
- So, 2/7 + 14/48 = 97/168
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