Add 3/48 and 25/14
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 11/14
3/48 + 25/14 is 207/112.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
25/14 = 25 × 24/14 × 24 = 600/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 600/336 = 21 + 600/336 = 621/336 - 621/336 simplified gives 207/112
- So, 3/48 + 25/14 = 207/112
In mixed form: 195/112
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