Add 98/5 and 6/42
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 6/42
98/5 + 6/42 is 691/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/210 + 30/210 = 4116 + 30/210 = 4146/210 - 4146/210 simplified gives 691/35
- So, 98/5 + 6/42 = 691/35
In mixed form: 1926/35
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