Add 98/5 and 4/42, Solve 19 3/5 + 4/42 as a fraction

Add 98/5 and 4/42

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 4/42

98/5 + 4/42 is 2068/105.

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,
98/5 = 98 × 42/5 × 42 = 4116/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210
Add the two like fractions:
4116/210 + 20/210 = 4116 + 20/210 = 4136/210
4136/210 simplified gives 2068/105
So, 98/5 + 4/42 = 2068/105
In mixed form: 1973/105

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