Add 5/24 and 49/72
5/24 + 49/72 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
15/72 + 49/72 = 15 + 49/72 = 64/72 - 64/72 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 5/24 + 49/72 = 8/9
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