Add 49/24 and 1/32
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 1/32
49/24 + 1/32 is 199/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
49/24 = 49 × 4/24 × 4 = 196/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
196/96 + 3/96 = 196 + 3/96 = 199/96 - So, 49/24 + 1/32 = 199/96
In mixed form: 27/96
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