Add 24/4 and 40/42, Solve 6 0/4 + 40/42 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 40/42

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/42

24/4 + 40/42 is 146/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
40/42 = 40 × 2/42 × 2 = 80/84
Add the two like fractions:
504/84 + 80/84 = 504 + 80/84 = 584/84
584/84 simplified gives 146/21
So, 24/4 + 40/42 = 146/21
In mixed form: 620/21

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