Add 4/7 and 14/48
4/7 + 14/48 is 145/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
4/7 = 4 × 48/7 × 48 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
192/336 + 98/336 = 192 + 98/336 = 290/336 - 290/336 simplified gives 145/168
- So, 4/7 + 14/48 = 145/168
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