Add 3/48 and 36/14
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 2 8/14
3/48 + 36/14 is 295/112.
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,
36/14 = 36 × 24/14 × 24 = 864/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 864/336 = 21 + 864/336 = 885/336 - 885/336 simplified gives 295/112
- So, 3/48 + 36/14 = 295/112
In mixed form: 271/112
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