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Add 10/2 and 81/98

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 81/98

10/2 + 81/98 is 571/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   10/2 = 10 × 49/2 × 49 = 490/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   81/98 = 81 × 1/98 × 1 = 81/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/98 + 81/98 = 490 + 81/98 = 571/98
5. So, 10/2 + 81/98 = 571/98
   In mixed form: 581/98

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