Add 49/24 and 7/18
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 7/18
49/24 + 7/18 is 175/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72 - Add the two like fractions:
147/72 + 28/72 = 147 + 28/72 = 175/72 - So, 49/24 + 7/18 = 175/72
In mixed form: 231/72
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