Add 6/4 and 24/49, Solve 1 2/4 + 24/49 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 24/49

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 24/49

6/4 + 24/49 is 195/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
6/4 = 6 × 49/4 × 49 = 294/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
24/49 = 24 × 4/49 × 4 = 96/196
Add the two like fractions:
294/196 + 96/196 = 294 + 96/196 = 390/196
390/196 simplified gives 195/98
So, 6/4 + 24/49 = 195/98
In mixed form: 197/98

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