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Add 7/49 and 12/24

7/49 + 12/24 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    7/49 = 7 × 24/49 × 24 = 168/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    12/24 = 12 × 49/24 × 49 = 588/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/1176 + 588/1176 = 168 + 588/1176 = 756/1176
  5. 756/1176 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 7/49 + 12/24 = 9/14

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