Add 5/24 and 1/49
5/24 + 1/49 is 269/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
5/24 = 5 × 49/24 × 49 = 245/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
1/49 = 1 × 24/49 × 24 = 24/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1176 + 24/1176 = 245 + 24/1176 = 269/1176 - So, 5/24 + 1/49 = 269/1176
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