Add 24/5 and 40/42, Solve 4 4/5 + 40/42 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 40/42

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 40/42

24/5 + 40/42 is 604/105.

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,
40/42 = 40 × 5/42 × 5 = 200/210
Add the two like fractions:
1008/210 + 200/210 = 1008 + 200/210 = 1208/210
1208/210 simplified gives 604/105
So, 24/5 + 40/42 = 604/105
In mixed form: 579/105

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