Add 42/3 and 98/35, Solve 14 0/3 + 2 28/35 as a fraction

Add 42/3 and 98/35

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 28/35

42/3 + 98/35 is 84/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
42/3 = 42 × 35/3 × 35 = 1470/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
98/35 = 98 × 3/35 × 3 = 294/105
Add the two like fractions:
1470/105 + 294/105 = 1470 + 294/105 = 1764/105
1764/105 simplified gives 84/5
So, 42/3 + 98/35 = 84/5
In mixed form: 164/5

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