Add 48/56 and 14/24
48/56 + 14/24 is 121/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 98/168 = 144 + 98/168 = 242/168 - 242/168 simplified gives 121/84
- So, 48/56 + 14/24 = 121/84
In mixed form: 137/84
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