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Add 10/5 and 98/21

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 4 14/21

10/5 + 98/21 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    10/5 = 10 × 21/5 × 21 = 210/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    98/21 = 98 × 5/21 × 5 = 490/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/105 + 490/105 = 210 + 490/105 = 700/105
  5. 700/105 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 10/5 + 98/21 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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