Add 32/16 and 14/48
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 14/48
32/16 + 14/48 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
32/16 = 32 × 3/16 × 3 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48 - Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 14/48 = 96 + 14/48 = 110/48 - 110/48 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 32/16 + 14/48 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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