Add 36/24 and 27/42, Solve 1 12/24 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 27/42

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 27/42

36/24 + 27/42 is 15/7.

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,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 108/168 = 252 + 108/168 = 360/168
360/168 simplified gives 15/7
So, 36/24 + 27/42 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7

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