Add 4/48 and 1/14
4/48 + 1/14 is 13/84.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
1/14 = 1 × 24/14 × 24 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
28/336 + 24/336 = 28 + 24/336 = 52/336 - 52/336 simplified gives 13/84
- So, 4/48 + 1/14 = 13/84
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