Add 48/42 and 14/24, Solve 1 6/42 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 48/42 and 14/24

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 14/24

48/42 + 14/24 is 145/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 98/168 = 192 + 98/168 = 290/168
290/168 simplified gives 145/84
So, 48/42 + 14/24 = 145/84
In mixed form: 161/84

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