Add 36/20 and 14/48
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 14/48
36/20 + 14/48 is 251/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
36/20 = 36 × 12/20 × 12 = 432/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Add the two like fractions:
432/240 + 70/240 = 432 + 70/240 = 502/240 - 502/240 simplified gives 251/120
- So, 36/20 + 14/48 = 251/120
In mixed form: 211/120
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