Add 42/24 and 9/49
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 9/49
42/24 + 9/49 is 379/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
9/49 = 9 × 24/49 × 24 = 216/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/1176 + 216/1176 = 2058 + 216/1176 = 2274/1176 - 2274/1176 simplified gives 379/196
- So, 42/24 + 9/49 = 379/196
In mixed form: 1183/196
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