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Add 7/49 and 4/24

7/49 + 4/24 is 13/42.

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,
    4/24 = 4 × 49/24 × 49 = 196/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/1176 + 196/1176 = 168 + 196/1176 = 364/1176
  5. 364/1176 simplified gives 13/42
  6. So, 7/49 + 4/24 = 13/42

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