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Add 48/18 and 24/49

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 24/49

48/18 + 24/49 is 464/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    48/18 = 48 × 49/18 × 49 = 2352/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    24/49 = 24 × 18/49 × 18 = 432/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/882 + 432/882 = 2352 + 432/882 = 2784/882
  5. 2784/882 simplified gives 464/147
  6. So, 48/18 + 24/49 = 464/147
    In mixed form: 323/147

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