Add 24/28 and 25/49
24/28 + 25/49 is 67/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
25/49 = 25 × 4/49 × 4 = 100/196 - Add the two like fractions:
168/196 + 100/196 = 168 + 100/196 = 268/196 - 268/196 simplified gives 67/49
- So, 24/28 + 25/49 = 67/49
In mixed form: 118/49
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