Add 2/9 and 14/48
2/9 + 14/48 is 37/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Add the two like fractions:
32/144 + 42/144 = 32 + 42/144 = 74/144 - 74/144 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 2/9 + 14/48 = 37/72
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