Add 24/8 and 1/49, Solve 3 0/8 + 1/49 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 1/49

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 1/49

24/8 + 1/49 is 148/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
24/8 = 24 × 49/8 × 49 = 1176/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
1/49 = 1 × 8/49 × 8 = 8/392
Add the two like fractions:
1176/392 + 8/392 = 1176 + 8/392 = 1184/392
1184/392 simplified gives 148/49
So, 24/8 + 1/49 = 148/49
In mixed form: 31/49

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