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Add 28/5 and 42/98

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 42/98

28/5 + 42/98 is 211/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    28/5 = 28 × 98/5 × 98 = 2744/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/490 + 210/490 = 2744 + 210/490 = 2954/490
  5. 2954/490 simplified gives 211/35
  6. So, 28/5 + 42/98 = 211/35
    In mixed form: 61/35

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