Add 24/15 and 64/42, Solve 1 9/15 + 1 22/42 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 64/42

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 22/42

24/15 + 64/42 is 328/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
64/42 = 64 × 5/42 × 5 = 320/210
Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 320/210 = 336 + 320/210 = 656/210
656/210 simplified gives 328/105
So, 24/15 + 64/42 = 328/105
In mixed form: 313/105

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