Add 5/56 and 14/48
5/56 + 14/48 is 8/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
5/56 = 5 × 6/56 × 6 = 30/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
30/336 + 98/336 = 30 + 98/336 = 128/336 - 128/336 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 5/56 + 14/48 = 8/21
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