Add 90/42 and 24/8, Solve 2 6/42 + 3 0/8 as a fraction

Add 90/42 and 24/8

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 3 0/8

90/42 + 24/8 is 36/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 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 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168
Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 504/168 = 360 + 504/168 = 864/168
864/168 simplified gives 36/7
So, 90/42 + 24/8 = 36/7
In mixed form: 51/7

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