Add 10/5 and 27/98, Solve 2 0/5 + 27/98 as a fraction

Add 10/5 and 27/98

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/98

10/5 + 27/98 is 223/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
10/5 = 10 × 98/5 × 98 = 980/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490
Add the two like fractions:
980/490 + 135/490 = 980 + 135/490 = 1115/490
1115/490 simplified gives 223/98
So, 10/5 + 27/98 = 223/98
In mixed form: 227/98

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