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Add 24/84 and 20/49

24/84 + 20/49 is 34/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    24/84 = 24 × 7/84 × 7 = 168/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    20/49 = 20 × 12/49 × 12 = 240/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/588 + 240/588 = 168 + 240/588 = 408/588
  5. 408/588 simplified gives 34/49
  6. So, 24/84 + 20/49 = 34/49

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