Add 24/42 and 90/35, Solve 24/42 + 2 20/35 as a fraction

Add 24/42 and 90/35

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

24/42 + 90/35 is 22/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
90/35 = 90 × 6/35 × 6 = 540/210
Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 540/210 = 120 + 540/210 = 660/210
660/210 simplified gives 22/7
So, 24/42 + 90/35 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7

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