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Add 40/24 and 2/49

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/49

40/24 + 2/49 is 251/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    40/24 = 40 × 49/24 × 49 = 1960/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    2/49 = 2 × 24/49 × 24 = 48/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/1176 + 48/1176 = 1960 + 48/1176 = 2008/1176
  5. 2008/1176 simplified gives 251/147
  6. So, 40/24 + 2/49 = 251/147
    In mixed form: 1104/147

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