Add 7/49 and 15/24
7/49 + 15/24 is 43/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
7/49 = 7 × 24/49 × 24 = 168/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1176 + 735/1176 = 168 + 735/1176 = 903/1176 - 903/1176 simplified gives 43/56
- So, 7/49 + 15/24 = 43/56
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