Add 4/48 and 3/14
4/48 + 3/14 is 25/84.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 24/14 × 24 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
28/336 + 72/336 = 28 + 72/336 = 100/336 - 100/336 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 4/48 + 3/14 = 25/84
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