Add 24/42 and 30/25, Solve 24/42 + 1 5/25 as a fraction

Add 24/42 and 30/25

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

24/42 + 30/25 is 62/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
24/42 = 24 × 25/42 × 25 = 600/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
30/25 = 30 × 42/25 × 42 = 1260/1050
Add the two like fractions:
600/1050 + 1260/1050 = 600 + 1260/1050 = 1860/1050
1860/1050 simplified gives 62/35
So, 24/42 + 30/25 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35

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