Add 8/49 and 14/48
8/49 + 14/48 is 535/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
8/49 = 8 × 48/49 × 48 = 384/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2352 + 686/2352 = 384 + 686/2352 = 1070/2352 - 1070/2352 simplified gives 535/1176
- So, 8/49 + 14/48 = 535/1176
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