Add 90/42 and 10/24, Solve 2 6/42 + 10/24 as a fraction

Add 90/42 and 10/24

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 10/24

90/42 + 10/24 is 215/84.

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,
90/42 = 90 × 4/42 × 4 = 360/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 70/168 = 360 + 70/168 = 430/168
430/168 simplified gives 215/84
So, 90/42 + 10/24 = 215/84
In mixed form: 247/84

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