Add 49/9 and 3/24
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 3/24
49/9 + 3/24 is 401/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
392/72 + 9/72 = 392 + 9/72 = 401/72 - So, 49/9 + 3/24 = 401/72
In mixed form: 541/72
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