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Add 49/14 and 15/24

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 15/24

49/14 + 15/24 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    49/14 = 49 × 12/14 × 12 = 588/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/168 + 105/168 = 588 + 105/168 = 693/168
  5. 693/168 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 49/14 + 15/24 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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