Add 42/45 and 27/24, Solve 42/45 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 42/45 and 27/24

1^st number: 42/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

42/45 + 27/24 is 247/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 405/360 = 336 + 405/360 = 741/360
741/360 simplified gives 247/120
So, 42/45 + 27/24 = 247/120
In mixed form: 27/120

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