Add 5/14 and 36/48
5/14 + 36/48 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
5/14 = 5 × 24/14 × 24 = 120/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
120/336 + 252/336 = 120 + 252/336 = 372/336 - 372/336 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 5/14 + 36/48 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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