Add 3/14 and 20/48
3/14 + 20/48 is 53/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
3/14 = 3 × 24/14 × 24 = 72/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Add the two like fractions:
72/336 + 140/336 = 72 + 140/336 = 212/336 - 212/336 simplified gives 53/84
- So, 3/14 + 20/48 = 53/84
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