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Add 42/24 and 18/49

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 18/49

42/24 + 18/49 is 415/196.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    18/49 = 18 × 24/49 × 24 = 432/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/1176 + 432/1176 = 2058 + 432/1176 = 2490/1176
  5. 2490/1176 simplified gives 415/196
  6. So, 42/24 + 18/49 = 415/196
    In mixed form: 223/196

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