Add 42/35 and 24/90, Solve 1 7/35 + 24/90 as a fraction

Add 42/35 and 24/90

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 24/90

42/35 + 24/90 is 22/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
Add the two like fractions:
756/630 + 168/630 = 756 + 168/630 = 924/630
924/630 simplified gives 22/15
So, 42/35 + 24/90 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15

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