Add 24/6 and 16/49
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 16/49
24/6 + 16/49 is 212/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
24/6 = 24 × 49/6 × 49 = 1176/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
16/49 = 16 × 6/49 × 6 = 96/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/294 + 96/294 = 1176 + 96/294 = 1272/294 - 1272/294 simplified gives 212/49
- So, 24/6 + 16/49 = 212/49
In mixed form: 416/49
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