Add 4/49 and 12/24
4/49 + 12/24 is 57/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
4/49 = 4 × 24/49 × 24 = 96/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
12/24 = 12 × 49/24 × 49 = 588/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1176 + 588/1176 = 96 + 588/1176 = 684/1176 - 684/1176 simplified gives 57/98
- So, 4/49 + 12/24 = 57/98
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/49+12/24 4/98+12/24 4/49+12/48 12/49+12/24 4/49+36/24 4/49+12/72 20/49+12/24 4/49+60/24 28/49+12/24 4/49+84/24