Add 98/5 and 7/42, Solve 19 3/5 + 7/42 as a fraction

Add 98/5 and 7/42

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 7/42

98/5 + 7/42 is 593/30.

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,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
Add the two like fractions:
4116/210 + 35/210 = 4116 + 35/210 = 4151/210
4151/210 simplified gives 593/30
So, 98/5 + 7/42 = 593/30
In mixed form: 1923/30

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