Add 24/2 and 30/49
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 30/49
24/2 + 30/49 is 618/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
24/2 = 24 × 49/2 × 49 = 1176/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
30/49 = 30 × 2/49 × 2 = 60/98 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/98 + 60/98 = 1176 + 60/98 = 1236/98 - 1236/98 simplified gives 618/49
- So, 24/2 + 30/49 = 618/49
In mixed form: 1230/49
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