Add 24/9 and 49/16
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 3 1/16
24/9 + 49/16 is 275/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
24/9 = 24 × 16/9 × 16 = 384/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
49/16 = 49 × 9/16 × 9 = 441/144 - Add the two like fractions:
384/144 + 441/144 = 384 + 441/144 = 825/144 - 825/144 simplified gives 275/48
- So, 24/9 + 49/16 = 275/48
In mixed form: 535/48
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