Add 49/9 and 24/28, Solve 5 4/9 + 24/28 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 24/28

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 24/28

49/9 + 24/28 is 397/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
49/9 = 49 × 28/9 × 28 = 1372/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252
Add the two like fractions:
1372/252 + 216/252 = 1372 + 216/252 = 1588/252
1588/252 simplified gives 397/63
So, 49/9 + 24/28 = 397/63
In mixed form: 619/63

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