Add 6/14 and 27/48
6/14 + 27/48 is 111/112.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 24/14 × 24 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
144/336 + 189/336 = 144 + 189/336 = 333/336 - 333/336 simplified gives 111/112
- So, 6/14 + 27/48 = 111/112
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