Add 9/14 and 12/48
9/14 + 12/48 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
9/14 = 9 × 24/14 × 24 = 216/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
216/336 + 84/336 = 216 + 84/336 = 300/336 - 300/336 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 9/14 + 12/48 = 25/28
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