Add 7/2 and 24/42, Solve 3 1/2 + 24/42 as a fraction

Add 7/2 and 24/42

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

7/2 + 24/42 is 57/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
7/2 = 7 × 21/2 × 21 = 147/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
24/42 = 24 × 1/42 × 1 = 24/42
Add the two like fractions:
147/42 + 24/42 = 147 + 24/42 = 171/42
171/42 simplified gives 57/14
So, 7/2 + 24/42 = 57/14
In mixed form: 41/14

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