Add 42/18 and 7/24, Solve 2 6/18 + 7/24 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 7/24

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 7/24

42/18 + 7/24 is 21/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 21/72 = 168 + 21/72 = 189/72
189/72 simplified gives 21/8
So, 42/18 + 7/24 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8

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