Add 20/48 and 10/14
20/48 + 10/14 is 95/84.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 24/14 × 24 = 240/336 - Add the two like fractions:
140/336 + 240/336 = 140 + 240/336 = 380/336 - 380/336 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 20/48 + 10/14 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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