Add 42/7 and 24/45, Solve 6 0/7 + 24/45 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 24/45

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 24/45

42/7 + 24/45 is 98/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
42/7 = 42 × 45/7 × 45 = 1890/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315
Add the two like fractions:
1890/315 + 168/315 = 1890 + 168/315 = 2058/315
2058/315 simplified gives 98/15
So, 42/7 + 24/45 = 98/15
In mixed form: 68/15

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