Add 24/72 and 90/42, Solve 24/72 + 2 6/42 as a fraction

Add 24/72 and 90/42

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 2 6/42

24/72 + 90/42 is 52/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
90/42 = 90 × 12/42 × 12 = 1080/504
Add the two like fractions:
168/504 + 1080/504 = 168 + 1080/504 = 1248/504
1248/504 simplified gives 52/21
So, 24/72 + 90/42 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21

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