Add 24/5 and 49/6
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 8 1/6
24/5 + 49/6 is 389/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
24/5 = 24 × 6/5 × 6 = 144/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30 - Add the two like fractions:
144/30 + 245/30 = 144 + 245/30 = 389/30 - So, 24/5 + 49/6 = 389/30
In mixed form: 1229/30
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