Add 4/14 and 24/49
4/14 + 24/49 is 38/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
4/14 = 4 × 7/14 × 7 = 28/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
24/49 = 24 × 2/49 × 2 = 48/98 - Add the two like fractions:
28/98 + 48/98 = 28 + 48/98 = 76/98 - 76/98 simplified gives 38/49
- So, 4/14 + 24/49 = 38/49
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