Add 75/42 and 24/30, Solve 1 33/42 + 24/30 as a fraction

Add 75/42 and 24/30

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 24/30

75/42 + 24/30 is 181/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
75/42 = 75 × 5/42 × 5 = 375/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210
Add the two like fractions:
375/210 + 168/210 = 375 + 168/210 = 543/210
543/210 simplified gives 181/70
So, 75/42 + 24/30 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70

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