Add 28/42 and 32/5, Solve 28/42 + 6 2/5 as a fraction

Add 28/42 and 32/5

1^st number: 28/42, 2^nd number: 6 2/5

28/42 + 32/5 is 106/15.

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,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
32/5 = 32 × 42/5 × 42 = 1344/210
Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 1344/210 = 140 + 1344/210 = 1484/210
1484/210 simplified gives 106/15
So, 28/42 + 32/5 = 106/15
In mixed form: 71/15

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