Add 48/14 and 3/24
1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 3/24
48/14 + 3/24 is 199/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
48/14 = 48 × 12/14 × 12 = 576/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
576/168 + 21/168 = 576 + 21/168 = 597/168 - 597/168 simplified gives 199/56
- So, 48/14 + 3/24 = 199/56
In mixed form: 331/56
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