Add 7/24 and 18/49
7/24 + 18/49 is 775/1176.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
18/49 = 18 × 24/49 × 24 = 432/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
343/1176 + 432/1176 = 343 + 432/1176 = 775/1176 - So, 7/24 + 18/49 = 775/1176
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