Add 42/98 and 35/20, Solve 42/98 + 1 15/20 as a fraction

Add 42/98 and 35/20

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

42/98 + 35/20 is 61/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
42/98 = 42 × 10/98 × 10 = 420/980
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
35/20 = 35 × 49/20 × 49 = 1715/980
Add the two like fractions:
420/980 + 1715/980 = 420 + 1715/980 = 2135/980
2135/980 simplified gives 61/28
So, 42/98 + 35/20 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28

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