Add 4/14 and 21/48
4/14 + 21/48 is 81/112.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 24/14 × 24 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 147/336 = 96 + 147/336 = 243/336 - 243/336 simplified gives 81/112
- So, 4/14 + 21/48 = 81/112
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