Add 5/42 and 54/24, Solve 5/42 + 2 6/24 as a fraction

Add 5/42 and 54/24

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

5/42 + 54/24 is 199/84.

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,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Add the two like fractions:
20/168 + 378/168 = 20 + 378/168 = 398/168
398/168 simplified gives 199/84
So, 5/42 + 54/24 = 199/84
In mixed form: 231/84

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