Add 24/42 and 54/5, Solve 24/42 + 10 4/5 as a fraction

Add 24/42 and 54/5

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 10 4/5

24/42 + 54/5 is 398/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
54/5 = 54 × 42/5 × 42 = 2268/210
Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 2268/210 = 120 + 2268/210 = 2388/210
2388/210 simplified gives 398/35
So, 24/42 + 54/5 = 398/35
In mixed form: 1113/35

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