Add 42/98 and 27/5, Solve 42/98 + 5 2/5 as a fraction

Add 42/98 and 27/5

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

42/98 + 27/5 is 204/35.

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,
42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
27/5 = 27 × 98/5 × 98 = 2646/490
Add the two like fractions:
210/490 + 2646/490 = 210 + 2646/490 = 2856/490
2856/490 simplified gives 204/35
So, 42/98 + 27/5 = 204/35
In mixed form: 529/35

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