Add 75/24 and 90/42, Solve 3 3/24 + 2 6/42 as a fraction

Add 75/24 and 90/42

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 2 6/42

75/24 + 90/42 is 295/56.

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,
75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
90/42 = 90 × 4/42 × 4 = 360/168
Add the two like fractions:
525/168 + 360/168 = 525 + 360/168 = 885/168
885/168 simplified gives 295/56
So, 75/24 + 90/42 = 295/56
In mixed form: 515/56

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