Add 42/25 and 5/24, Solve 1 17/25 + 5/24 as a fraction

Add 42/25 and 5/24

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 5/24

42/25 + 5/24 is 1133/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
42/25 = 42 × 24/25 × 24 = 1008/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600
Add the two like fractions:
1008/600 + 125/600 = 1008 + 125/600 = 1133/600
So, 42/25 + 5/24 = 1133/600
In mixed form: 1533/600

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