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Add 72/14 and 24/49

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 24/49

72/14 + 24/49 is 276/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    72/14 = 72 × 7/14 × 7 = 504/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    24/49 = 24 × 2/49 × 2 = 48/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/98 + 48/98 = 504 + 48/98 = 552/98
  5. 552/98 simplified gives 276/49
  6. So, 72/14 + 24/49 = 276/49
    In mixed form: 531/49

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