Add 14/49 and 9/24
14/49 + 9/24 is 37/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
14/49 = 14 × 24/49 × 24 = 336/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
9/24 = 9 × 49/24 × 49 = 441/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1176 + 441/1176 = 336 + 441/1176 = 777/1176 - 777/1176 simplified gives 37/56
- So, 14/49 + 9/24 = 37/56
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