Add 24/6 and 1/49
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1/49
24/6 + 1/49 is 197/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
24/6 = 24 × 49/6 × 49 = 1176/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
1/49 = 1 × 6/49 × 6 = 6/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/294 + 6/294 = 1176 + 6/294 = 1182/294 - 1182/294 simplified gives 197/49
- So, 24/6 + 1/49 = 197/49
In mixed form: 41/49
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