Add 24/5 and 16/49
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 16/49
24/5 + 16/49 is 1256/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
24/5 = 24 × 49/5 × 49 = 1176/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
16/49 = 16 × 5/49 × 5 = 80/245 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/245 + 80/245 = 1176 + 80/245 = 1256/245 - So, 24/5 + 16/49 = 1256/245
In mixed form: 531/245
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