Add 6/14 and 8/48
6/14 + 8/48 is 25/42.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
144/336 + 56/336 = 144 + 56/336 = 200/336 - 200/336 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 6/14 + 8/48 = 25/42
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