Add 7/49 and 20/24
7/49 + 20/24 is 41/42.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1176 + 980/1176 = 168 + 980/1176 = 1148/1176 - 1148/1176 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 7/49 + 20/24 = 41/42
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