Add 24/20 and 5/42, Solve 1 4/20 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 5/42

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 5/42

24/20 + 5/42 is 277/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
24/20 = 24 × 21/20 × 21 = 504/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
5/42 = 5 × 10/42 × 10 = 50/420
Add the two like fractions:
504/420 + 50/420 = 504 + 50/420 = 554/420
554/420 simplified gives 277/210
So, 24/20 + 5/42 = 277/210
In mixed form: 167/210

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