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Add 10/24 and 2/49

10/24 + 2/49 is 269/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    10/24 = 10 × 49/24 × 49 = 490/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    2/49 = 2 × 24/49 × 24 = 48/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1176 + 48/1176 = 490 + 48/1176 = 538/1176
  5. 538/1176 simplified gives 269/588
  6. So, 10/24 + 2/49 = 269/588

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