Add 49/24 and 5/36
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 5/36
49/24 + 5/36 is 157/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
147/72 + 10/72 = 147 + 10/72 = 157/72 - So, 49/24 + 5/36 = 157/72
In mixed form: 213/72
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