Add 49/5 and 1/24
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1/24
49/5 + 1/24 is 1181/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
49/5 = 49 × 24/5 × 24 = 1176/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/120 + 5/120 = 1176 + 5/120 = 1181/120 - So, 49/5 + 1/24 = 1181/120
In mixed form: 9101/120
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