Add 25/48 and 14/21
25/48 + 14/21 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
14/21 = 14 × 16/21 × 16 = 224/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 224/336 = 175 + 224/336 = 399/336 - 399/336 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 25/48 + 14/21 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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