Add 28/42 and 98/5, Solve 28/42 + 19 3/5 as a fraction

Add 28/42 and 98/5

1^st number: 28/42, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

28/42 + 98/5 is 304/15.

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,
98/5 = 98 × 42/5 × 42 = 4116/210
Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 4116/210 = 140 + 4116/210 = 4256/210
4256/210 simplified gives 304/15
So, 28/42 + 98/5 = 304/15
In mixed form: 204/15

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