Add 24/12 and 9/49, Solve 2 0/12 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 9/49

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 9/49

24/12 + 9/49 is 107/49.

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,
9/49 = 9 × 12/49 × 12 = 108/588
Add the two like fractions:
1176/588 + 108/588 = 1176 + 108/588 = 1284/588
1284/588 simplified gives 107/49
So, 24/12 + 9/49 = 107/49
In mixed form: 29/49

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