Add 80/24 and 42/18, Solve 3 8/24 + 2 6/18 as a fraction

Add 80/24 and 42/18

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

80/24 + 42/18 is 17/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
80/24 = 80 × 3/24 × 3 = 240/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72
Add the two like fractions:
240/72 + 168/72 = 240 + 168/72 = 408/72
408/72 simplified gives 17/3
So, 80/24 + 42/18 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3

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