Add 8/42 and 98/5, Solve 8/42 + 19 3/5 as a fraction

Add 8/42 and 98/5

1^st number: 8/42, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

8/42 + 98/5 is 2078/105.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
98/5 = 98 × 42/5 × 42 = 4116/210
Add the two like fractions:
40/210 + 4116/210 = 40 + 4116/210 = 4156/210
4156/210 simplified gives 2078/105
So, 8/42 + 98/5 = 2078/105
In mixed form: 1983/105

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