Add 15/6 and 49/24
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2 1/24
156 + 4924 is 10924.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
156 = 15 × 46 × 4 = 6024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
4924 = 49 × 124 × 1 = 4924 - Add the two like fractions:
6024 + 4924 = 60 + 4924 = 10924 - So, 15/6 + 49/24 = 109/24
In mixed form: 41324
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