Add 24/84 and 16/49
24/84 + 16/49 is 30/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
24/84 = 24 × 7/84 × 7 = 168/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
16/49 = 16 × 12/49 × 12 = 192/588 - Add the two like fractions:
168/588 + 192/588 = 168 + 192/588 = 360/588 - 360/588 simplified gives 30/49
- So, 24/84 + 16/49 = 30/49
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