Add 49/28 and 15/24
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 15/24
49/28 + 15/24 is 19/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
49/28 = 49 × 6/28 × 6 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
294/168 + 105/168 = 294 + 105/168 = 399/168 - 399/168 simplified gives 19/8
- So, 49/28 + 15/24 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8
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