Add 7/14 and 12/48
7/14 + 12/48 is 3/4.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 24/14 × 24 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
168/336 + 84/336 = 168 + 84/336 = 252/336 - 252/336 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 7/14 + 12/48 = 3/4
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