Add 24/28 and 14/49, Solve 24/28 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 24/28 and 14/49

24/28 + 14/49 is 8/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
14/49 = 14 × 4/49 × 4 = 56/196
Add the two like fractions:
168/196 + 56/196 = 168 + 56/196 = 224/196
224/196 simplified gives 8/7
So, 24/28 + 14/49 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7

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