Add 9/10 and 14/48
9/10 + 14/48 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 70/240 = 216 + 70/240 = 286/240 - 286/240 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 9/10 + 14/48 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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