Add 28/5 and 42/49, Solve 5 3/5 + 42/49 as a fraction

Add 28/5 and 42/49

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 42/49

28/5 + 42/49 is 226/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
28/5 = 28 × 49/5 × 49 = 1372/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245
Add the two like fractions:
1372/245 + 210/245 = 1372 + 210/245 = 1582/245
1582/245 simplified gives 226/35
So, 28/5 + 42/49 = 226/35
In mixed form: 616/35

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