Add 2/8 and 14/48
2/8 + 14/48 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
2/8 = 2 × 6/8 × 6 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 14/48 = 12 + 14/48 = 26/48 - 26/48 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 2/8 + 14/48 = 13/24
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