Add 42/27 and 1/24, Solve 1 15/27 + 1/24 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 1/24

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1/24

42/27 + 1/24 is 115/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216
Add the two like fractions:
336/216 + 9/216 = 336 + 9/216 = 345/216
345/216 simplified gives 115/72
So, 42/27 + 1/24 = 115/72
In mixed form: 143/72

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