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Add 24/28 and 40/49

24/28 + 40/49 is 82/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    40/49 = 40 × 4/49 × 4 = 160/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/196 + 160/196 = 168 + 160/196 = 328/196
  5. 328/196 simplified gives 82/49
  6. So, 24/28 + 40/49 = 82/49
    In mixed form: 133/49

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