Add 30/24 and 40/42, Solve 1 6/24 + 40/42 as a fraction

Add 30/24 and 40/42

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 40/42

30/24 + 40/42 is 185/84.

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,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168
Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 160/168 = 210 + 160/168 = 370/168
370/168 simplified gives 185/84
So, 30/24 + 40/42 = 185/84
In mixed form: 217/84

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