Add 8/24 and 14/48
8/24 + 14/48 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
8/24 = 8 × 2/24 × 2 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48 - Add the two like fractions:
16/48 + 14/48 = 16 + 14/48 = 30/48 - 30/48 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 8/24 + 14/48 = 5/8
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