Add 96/48 and 14/72
1st number: 2 0/48, 2nd number: 14/72
96/48 + 14/72 is 79/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
96/48 = 96 × 3/48 × 3 = 288/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
14/72 = 14 × 2/72 × 2 = 28/144 - Add the two like fractions:
288/144 + 28/144 = 288 + 28/144 = 316/144 - 316/144 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 96/48 + 14/72 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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