Add 9/24 and 42/5, Solve 9/24 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 9/24 and 42/5

1^st number: 9/24, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

9/24 + 42/5 is 351/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
42/5 = 42 × 24/5 × 24 = 1008/120
Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 1008/120 = 45 + 1008/120 = 1053/120
1053/120 simplified gives 351/40
So, 9/24 + 42/5 = 351/40
In mixed form: 831/40

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