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Add 7/49 and 90/24

1st number: 7/49, 2nd number: 3 18/24

7/49 + 90/24 is 109/28.

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,
    90/24 = 90 × 49/24 × 49 = 4410/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/1176 + 4410/1176 = 168 + 4410/1176 = 4578/1176
  5. 4578/1176 simplified gives 109/28
  6. So, 7/49 + 90/24 = 109/28
    In mixed form: 325/28

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