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Add 3/7 and 49/24

1st number: 3/7, 2nd number: 2 1/24

3/7 + 49/24 is 415/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/168 + 343/168 = 72 + 343/168 = 415/168
  5. So, 3/7 + 49/24 = 415/168
    In mixed form: 279/168

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