Add 98/15 and 1/42, Solve 6 8/15 + 1/42 as a fraction

Add 98/15 and 1/42

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 1/42

98/15 + 1/42 is 459/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
98/15 = 98 × 14/15 × 14 = 1372/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
Add the two like fractions:
1372/210 + 5/210 = 1372 + 5/210 = 1377/210
1377/210 simplified gives 459/70
So, 98/15 + 1/42 = 459/70
In mixed form: 639/70

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