Add 2/24 and 42/40, Solve 2/24 + 1 2/40 as a fraction

Add 2/24 and 42/40

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

2/24 + 42/40 is 17/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 126/120 = 10 + 126/120 = 136/120
136/120 simplified gives 17/15
So, 2/24 + 42/40 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15

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