Add 15/98 and 42/5, Solve 15/98 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 15/98 and 42/5

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

15/98 + 42/5 is 4191/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
42/5 = 42 × 98/5 × 98 = 4116/490
Add the two like fractions:
75/490 + 4116/490 = 75 + 4116/490 = 4191/490
So, 15/98 + 42/5 = 4191/490
In mixed form: 8271/490

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