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Add 90/49 and 16/24

1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 16/24

90/49 + 16/24 is 368/147.

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,
    90/49 = 90 × 24/49 × 24 = 2160/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    16/24 = 16 × 49/24 × 49 = 784/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/1176 + 784/1176 = 2160 + 784/1176 = 2944/1176
  5. 2944/1176 simplified gives 368/147
  6. So, 90/49 + 16/24 = 368/147
    In mixed form: 274/147

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