Add 24/49 and 2/24
24/49 + 2/24 is 337/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
24/49 = 24 × 24/49 × 24 = 576/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1176 + 98/1176 = 576 + 98/1176 = 674/1176 - 674/1176 simplified gives 337/588
- So, 24/49 + 2/24 = 337/588
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