Add 24/80 and 9/49
24/80 + 9/49 is 237/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
24/80 = 24 × 49/80 × 49 = 1176/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
9/49 = 9 × 80/49 × 80 = 720/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/3920 + 720/3920 = 1176 + 720/3920 = 1896/3920 - 1896/3920 simplified gives 237/490
- So, 24/80 + 9/49 = 237/490
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