Add 48/5 and 28/42, Solve 9 3/5 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 48/5 and 28/42

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 28/42

48/5 + 28/42 is 154/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
48/5 = 48 × 42/5 × 42 = 2016/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210
Add the two like fractions:
2016/210 + 140/210 = 2016 + 140/210 = 2156/210
2156/210 simplified gives 154/15
So, 48/5 + 28/42 = 154/15
In mixed form: 104/15

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