Add 10/3 and 24/49
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 24/49
10/3 + 24/49 is 562/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
10/3 = 10 × 49/3 × 49 = 490/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
24/49 = 24 × 3/49 × 3 = 72/147 - Add the two like fractions:
490/147 + 72/147 = 490 + 72/147 = 562/147 - So, 10/3 + 24/49 = 562/147
In mixed form: 3121/147
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