Add 42/24 and 56/30, Solve 1 18/24 + 1 26/30 as a fraction

Add 42/24 and 56/30

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

42/24 + 56/30 is 217/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120
Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 224/120 = 210 + 224/120 = 434/120
434/120 simplified gives 217/60
So, 42/24 + 56/30 = 217/60
In mixed form: 337/60

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