Add 25/24 and 2/42, Solve 1 1/24 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 25/24 and 2/42

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

25/24 + 2/42 is 61/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
Add the two like fractions:
175/168 + 8/168 = 175 + 8/168 = 183/168
183/168 simplified gives 61/56
So, 25/24 + 2/42 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56

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