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Add 24/54 and 16/49

24/54 + 16/49 is 340/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    24/54 = 24 × 49/54 × 49 = 1176/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    16/49 = 16 × 54/49 × 54 = 864/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/2646 + 864/2646 = 1176 + 864/2646 = 2040/2646
  5. 2040/2646 simplified gives 340/441
  6. So, 24/54 + 16/49 = 340/441

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