Add 24/49 and 40/72
24/49 + 40/72 is 461/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
24/49 = 24 × 72/49 × 72 = 1728/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
40/72 = 40 × 49/72 × 49 = 1960/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/3528 + 1960/3528 = 1728 + 1960/3528 = 3688/3528 - 3688/3528 simplified gives 461/441
- So, 24/49 + 40/72 = 461/441
In mixed form: 120/441
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