Add 15/24 and 20/49
15/24 + 20/49 is 405/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
20/49 = 20 × 24/49 × 24 = 480/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1176 + 480/1176 = 735 + 480/1176 = 1215/1176 - 1215/1176 simplified gives 405/392
- So, 15/24 + 20/49 = 405/392
In mixed form: 113/392
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