Add 24/48 and 5/49
24/48 + 5/49 is 59/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
24/48 = 24 × 49/48 × 49 = 1176/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
5/49 = 5 × 48/49 × 48 = 240/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2352 + 240/2352 = 1176 + 240/2352 = 1416/2352 - 1416/2352 simplified gives 59/98
- So, 24/48 + 5/49 = 59/98
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