Add 24/14 and 48/49, Solve 1 10/14 + 48/49 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 48/49

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 48/49

24/14 + 48/49 is 132/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
24/14 = 24 × 7/14 × 7 = 168/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
48/49 = 48 × 2/49 × 2 = 96/98
Add the two like fractions:
168/98 + 96/98 = 168 + 96/98 = 264/98
264/98 simplified gives 132/49
So, 24/14 + 48/49 = 132/49
In mixed form: 234/49

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