Add 45/48 and 3/14
45/48 + 3/14 is 129/112.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
3/14 = 3 × 24/14 × 24 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 72/336 = 315 + 72/336 = 387/336 - 387/336 simplified gives 129/112
- So, 45/48 + 3/14 = 129/112
In mixed form: 117/112
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