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Add 10/49 and 12/24

10/49 + 12/24 is 69/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    10/49 = 10 × 24/49 × 24 = 240/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    12/24 = 12 × 49/24 × 49 = 588/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/1176 + 588/1176 = 240 + 588/1176 = 828/1176
  5. 828/1176 simplified gives 69/98
  6. So, 10/49 + 12/24 = 69/98

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