Add 6/48 and 27/14
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 13/14
6/48 + 27/14 is 115/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
27/14 = 27 × 24/14 × 24 = 648/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 648/336 = 42 + 648/336 = 690/336 - 690/336 simplified gives 115/56
- So, 6/48 + 27/14 = 115/56
In mixed form: 23/56
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