Add 24/5 and 42/7, Solve 4 4/5 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 42/7

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

24/5 + 42/7 is 54/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
24/5 = 24 × 7/5 × 7 = 168/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
Add the two like fractions:
168/35 + 210/35 = 168 + 210/35 = 378/35
378/35 simplified gives 54/5
So, 24/5 + 42/7 = 54/5
In mixed form: 104/5

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