Add 2/24 and 27/49
2/24 + 27/49 is 373/588.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
27/49 = 27 × 24/49 × 24 = 648/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
98/1176 + 648/1176 = 98 + 648/1176 = 746/1176 - 746/1176 simplified gives 373/588
- So, 2/24 + 27/49 = 373/588
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