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Add 42/28 and 15/24

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 15/24

42/28 + 15/24 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/168 + 105/168 = 252 + 105/168 = 357/168
  5. 357/168 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 42/28 + 15/24 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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