Add 25/24 and 42/5, Solve 1 1/24 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 25/24 and 42/5

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

25/24 + 42/5 is 1133/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
42/5 = 42 × 24/5 × 24 = 1008/120
Add the two like fractions:
125/120 + 1008/120 = 125 + 1008/120 = 1133/120
So, 25/24 + 42/5 = 1133/120
In mixed form: 953/120

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