Add 28/98 and 42/5, Solve 28/98 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 28/98 and 42/5

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

28/98 + 42/5 is 304/35.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
28/98 = 28 × 5/98 × 5 = 140/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
42/5 = 42 × 98/5 × 98 = 4116/490
Add the two like fractions:
140/490 + 4116/490 = 140 + 4116/490 = 4256/490
4256/490 simplified gives 304/35
So, 28/98 + 42/5 = 304/35
In mixed form: 824/35

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