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Add 42/7 and 90/24

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 3 18/24

42/7 + 90/24 is 39/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/168 + 630/168 = 1008 + 630/168 = 1638/168
  5. 1638/168 simplified gives 39/4
  6. So, 42/7 + 90/24 = 39/4
    In mixed form: 93/4

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