Add 30/42 and 49/24, Solve 30/42 + 2 1/24 as a fraction

Add 30/42 and 49/24

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

30/42 + 49/24 is 463/168.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 343/168 = 120 + 343/168 = 463/168
So, 30/42 + 49/24 = 463/168
In mixed form: 2127/168

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