Add 20/48 and 1/14
20/48 + 1/14 is 41/84.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
1/14 = 1 × 24/14 × 24 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
140/336 + 24/336 = 140 + 24/336 = 164/336 - 164/336 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 20/48 + 1/14 = 41/84
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