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Add 24/5 and 49/28

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 1 21/28

24/5 + 49/28 is 131/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    24/5 = 24 × 28/5 × 28 = 672/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/140 + 245/140 = 672 + 245/140 = 917/140
  5. 917/140 simplified gives 131/20
  6. So, 24/5 + 49/28 = 131/20
    In mixed form: 611/20

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