Add 1/24 and 7/49
1/24 + 7/49 is 31/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
1/24 = 1 × 49/24 × 49 = 49/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
7/49 = 7 × 24/49 × 24 = 168/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
49/1176 + 168/1176 = 49 + 168/1176 = 217/1176 - 217/1176 simplified gives 31/168
- So, 1/24 + 7/49 = 31/168
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