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Add 24/6 and 8/49

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 8/49

24/6 + 8/49 is 204/49.

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,
    8/49 = 8 × 6/49 × 6 = 48/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/294 + 48/294 = 1176 + 48/294 = 1224/294
  5. 1224/294 simplified gives 204/49
  6. So, 24/6 + 8/49 = 204/49
    In mixed form: 48/49

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