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

Add 90/42 and 2/24

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

90/42 + 2/24 is 187/84.

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,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 14/168 = 360 + 14/168 = 374/168
374/168 simplified gives 187/84
So, 90/42 + 2/24 = 187/84
In mixed form: 219/84

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