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Add 24/3 and 63/49

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1 14/49

24/3 + 63/49 is 65/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    24/3 = 24 × 49/3 × 49 = 1176/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    63/49 = 63 × 3/49 × 3 = 189/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/147 + 189/147 = 1176 + 189/147 = 1365/147
  5. 1365/147 simplified gives 65/7
  6. So, 24/3 + 63/49 = 65/7
    In mixed form: 92/7

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