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Add 24/6 and 45/49

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 45/49

24/6 + 45/49 is 241/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    24/6 = 24 × 49/6 × 49 = 1176/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    45/49 = 45 × 6/49 × 6 = 270/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/294 + 270/294 = 1176 + 270/294 = 1446/294
  5. 1446/294 simplified gives 241/49
  6. So, 24/6 + 45/49 = 241/49
    In mixed form: 445/49

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