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Add 14/24 and 9/49

14/24 + 9/49 is 451/588.

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,
    14/24 = 14 × 49/24 × 49 = 686/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    9/49 = 9 × 24/49 × 24 = 216/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/1176 + 216/1176 = 686 + 216/1176 = 902/1176
  5. 902/1176 simplified gives 451/588
  6. So, 14/24 + 9/49 = 451/588

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