Add 24/36 and 48/49
24/36 + 48/49 is 242/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
24/36 = 24 × 49/36 × 49 = 1176/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
48/49 = 48 × 36/49 × 36 = 1728/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1764 + 1728/1764 = 1176 + 1728/1764 = 2904/1764 - 2904/1764 simplified gives 242/147
- So, 24/36 + 48/49 = 242/147
In mixed form: 195/147
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