Add 81/48 and 8/14
1st number: 1 33/48, 2nd number: 8/14
81/48 + 8/14 is 253/112.
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,
81/48 = 81 × 7/48 × 7 = 567/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
8/14 = 8 × 24/14 × 24 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
567/336 + 192/336 = 567 + 192/336 = 759/336 - 759/336 simplified gives 253/112
- So, 81/48 + 8/14 = 253/112
In mixed form: 229/112
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