Add 15/42 and 35/24, Solve 15/42 + 1 11/24 as a fraction

Add 15/42 and 35/24

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

15/42 + 35/24 is 305/168.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 245/168 = 60 + 245/168 = 305/168
So, 15/42 + 35/24 = 305/168
In mixed form: 1137/168

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