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Add 2/49 and 15/24

2/49 + 15/24 is 261/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    2/49 = 2 × 24/49 × 24 = 48/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/1176 + 735/1176 = 48 + 735/1176 = 783/1176
  5. 783/1176 simplified gives 261/392
  6. So, 2/49 + 15/24 = 261/392

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