Add 36/49 and 10/24
36/49 + 10/24 is 677/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
36/49 = 36 × 24/49 × 24 = 864/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
10/24 = 10 × 49/24 × 49 = 490/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1176 + 490/1176 = 864 + 490/1176 = 1354/1176 - 1354/1176 simplified gives 677/588
- So, 36/49 + 10/24 = 677/588
In mixed form: 189/588
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