Add 20/24 and 10/49
20/24 + 10/49 is 305/294.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
10/49 = 10 × 24/49 × 24 = 240/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
980/1176 + 240/1176 = 980 + 240/1176 = 1220/1176 - 1220/1176 simplified gives 305/294
- So, 20/24 + 10/49 = 305/294
In mixed form: 111/294
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