Add 24/6 and 49/28
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 21/28
24/6 + 49/28 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
24/6 = 24 × 14/6 × 14 = 336/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Add the two like fractions:
336/84 + 147/84 = 336 + 147/84 = 483/84 - 483/84 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 24/6 + 49/28 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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