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Add 8/49 and 30/24

1st number: 8/49, 2nd number: 1 6/24

8/49 + 30/24 is 277/196.

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,
    8/49 = 8 × 24/49 × 24 = 192/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    30/24 = 30 × 49/24 × 49 = 1470/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/1176 + 1470/1176 = 192 + 1470/1176 = 1662/1176
  5. 1662/1176 simplified gives 277/196
  6. So, 8/49 + 30/24 = 277/196
    In mixed form: 181/196

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