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Add 24/36 and 5/49

24/36 + 5/49 is 113/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    24/36 = 24 × 49/36 × 49 = 1176/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    5/49 = 5 × 36/49 × 36 = 180/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/1764 + 180/1764 = 1176 + 180/1764 = 1356/1764
  5. 1356/1764 simplified gives 113/147
  6. So, 24/36 + 5/49 = 113/147

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