Add 24/40 and 20/49
24/40 + 20/49 is 247/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
24/40 = 24 × 49/40 × 49 = 1176/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
20/49 = 20 × 40/49 × 40 = 800/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1960 + 800/1960 = 1176 + 800/1960 = 1976/1960 - 1976/1960 simplified gives 247/245
- So, 24/40 + 20/49 = 247/245
In mixed form: 12/245
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