Add 24/15 and 36/49
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 36/49
24/15 + 36/49 is 572/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
24/15 = 24 × 49/15 × 49 = 1176/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
36/49 = 36 × 15/49 × 15 = 540/735 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/735 + 540/735 = 1176 + 540/735 = 1716/735 - 1716/735 simplified gives 572/245
- So, 24/15 + 36/49 = 572/245
In mixed form: 282/245
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