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Add 24/12 and 4/49

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 4/49

24/12 + 4/49 is 102/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    24/12 = 24 × 49/12 × 49 = 1176/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    4/49 = 4 × 12/49 × 12 = 48/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/588 + 48/588 = 1176 + 48/588 = 1224/588
  5. 1224/588 simplified gives 102/49
  6. So, 24/12 + 4/49 = 102/49
    In mixed form: 24/49

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