Add 7/48 and 20/14
1st number: 7/48, 2nd number: 1 6/14
7/48 + 20/14 is 529/336.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
20/14 = 20 × 24/14 × 24 = 480/336 - Add the two like fractions:
49/336 + 480/336 = 49 + 480/336 = 529/336 - So, 7/48 + 20/14 = 529/336
In mixed form: 1193/336
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