Add 9/48 and 8/14
9/48 + 8/14 is 85/112.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 24/14 × 24 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 192/336 = 63 + 192/336 = 255/336 - 255/336 simplified gives 85/112
- So, 9/48 + 8/14 = 85/112
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