Add 24/5 and 30/42, Solve 4 4/5 + 30/42 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 30/42

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 30/42

24/5 + 30/42 is 193/35.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
24/5 = 24 × 42/5 × 42 = 1008/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210
Add the two like fractions:
1008/210 + 150/210 = 1008 + 150/210 = 1158/210
1158/210 simplified gives 193/35
So, 24/5 + 30/42 = 193/35
In mixed form: 518/35

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