Add 48/14 and 20/45
1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 20/45
48/14 + 20/45 is 244/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
48/14 = 48 × 45/14 × 45 = 2160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/630 + 280/630 = 2160 + 280/630 = 2440/630 - 2440/630 simplified gives 244/63
- So, 48/14 + 20/45 = 244/63
In mixed form: 355/63
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