Add 9/48 and 32/14
1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 2 4/14
9/48 + 32/14 is 277/112.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
32/14 = 32 × 24/14 × 24 = 768/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 768/336 = 63 + 768/336 = 831/336 - 831/336 simplified gives 277/112
- So, 9/48 + 32/14 = 277/112
In mixed form: 253/112
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