Add 10/4 and 3/98, Solve 2 2/4 + 3/98 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 3/98

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 3/98

10/4 + 3/98 is 124/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
10/4 = 10 × 49/4 × 49 = 490/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
Add the two like fractions:
490/196 + 6/196 = 490 + 6/196 = 496/196
496/196 simplified gives 124/49
So, 10/4 + 3/98 = 124/49
In mixed form: 226/49

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