Add 14/24 and 70/42, Solve 14/24 + 1 28/42 as a fraction

Add 14/24 and 70/42

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

14/24 + 70/42 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168
Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 280/168 = 98 + 280/168 = 378/168
378/168 simplified gives 9/4
So, 14/24 + 70/42 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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