Add 18/42 and 28/5, Solve 18/42 + 5 3/5 as a fraction

Add 18/42 and 28/5

1^st number: 18/42, 2^nd number: 5 3/5

18/42 + 28/5 is 211/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
28/5 = 28 × 42/5 × 42 = 1176/210
Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 1176/210 = 90 + 1176/210 = 1266/210
1266/210 simplified gives 211/35
So, 18/42 + 28/5 = 211/35
In mixed form: 61/35

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