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Add 6/24 and 28/49

6/24 + 28/49 is 23/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    6/24 = 6 × 49/24 × 49 = 294/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    28/49 = 28 × 24/49 × 24 = 672/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/1176 + 672/1176 = 294 + 672/1176 = 966/1176
  5. 966/1176 simplified gives 23/28
  6. So, 6/24 + 28/49 = 23/28

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