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Add 24/9 and 2/49

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 2/49

24/9 + 2/49 is 398/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    24/9 = 24 × 49/9 × 49 = 1176/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/441 + 18/441 = 1176 + 18/441 = 1194/441
  5. 1194/441 simplified gives 398/147
  6. So, 24/9 + 2/49 = 398/147
    In mixed form: 2104/147

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