Add 24/3 and 18/49, Solve 8 0/3 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 18/49

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 18/49

24/3 + 18/49 is 410/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
24/3 = 24 × 49/3 × 49 = 1176/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
18/49 = 18 × 3/49 × 3 = 54/147
Add the two like fractions:
1176/147 + 54/147 = 1176 + 54/147 = 1230/147
1230/147 simplified gives 410/49
So, 24/3 + 18/49 = 410/49
In mixed form: 818/49

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