Add 24/28 and 5/49
24/28 + 5/49 is 47/49.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196 - Add the two like fractions:
168/196 + 20/196 = 168 + 20/196 = 188/196 - 188/196 simplified gives 47/49
- So, 24/28 + 5/49 = 47/49
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