Add 15/49 and 4/24
15/49 + 4/24 is 139/294.
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,
15/49 = 15 × 24/49 × 24 = 360/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
4/24 = 4 × 49/24 × 49 = 196/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1176 + 196/1176 = 360 + 196/1176 = 556/1176 - 556/1176 simplified gives 139/294
- So, 15/49 + 4/24 = 139/294
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