Add 72/24 and 10/42, Solve 3 0/24 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 72/24 and 10/42

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 10/42

72/24 + 10/42 is 68/21.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 40/168 = 504 + 40/168 = 544/168
544/168 simplified gives 68/21
So, 72/24 + 10/42 = 68/21
In mixed form: 35/21

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