Add 36/24 and 42/8, Solve 1 12/24 + 5 2/8 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 42/8

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

36/24 + 42/8 is 27/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
36/24 = 36 × 1/24 × 1 = 36/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24
Add the two like fractions:
36/24 + 126/24 = 36 + 126/24 = 162/24
162/24 simplified gives 27/4
So, 36/24 + 42/8 = 27/4
In mixed form: 63/4

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