Add 9/49 and 14/48
9/49 + 14/48 is 559/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2352 + 686/2352 = 432 + 686/2352 = 1118/2352 - 1118/2352 simplified gives 559/1176
- So, 9/49 + 14/48 = 559/1176
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