Add 24/12 and 20/49
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 20/49
24/12 + 20/49 is 118/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
24/12 = 24 × 49/12 × 49 = 1176/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
20/49 = 20 × 12/49 × 12 = 240/588 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/588 + 240/588 = 1176 + 240/588 = 1416/588 - 1416/588 simplified gives 118/49
- So, 24/12 + 20/49 = 118/49
In mixed form: 220/49
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