Add 9/42 and 60/24, Solve 9/42 + 2 12/24 as a fraction

Add 9/42 and 60/24

1^st number: 9/42, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

9/42 + 60/24 is 19/7.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
9/42 = 9 × 4/42 × 4 = 36/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 420/168 = 36 + 420/168 = 456/168
456/168 simplified gives 19/7
So, 9/42 + 60/24 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7

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