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Add 24/49 and 7/18

24/49 + 7/18 is 775/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    24/49 = 24 × 18/49 × 18 = 432/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    7/18 = 7 × 49/18 × 49 = 343/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/882 + 343/882 = 432 + 343/882 = 775/882
  5. So, 24/49 + 7/18 = 775/882

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