Add 36/14 and 2/48
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 2/48
36/14 + 2/48 is 439/168.
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,
36/14 = 36 × 24/14 × 24 = 864/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
864/336 + 14/336 = 864 + 14/336 = 878/336 - 878/336 simplified gives 439/168
- So, 36/14 + 2/48 = 439/168
In mixed form: 2103/168
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