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

Add 2/98 and 10/5

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

2/98 + 10/5 is 99/49.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
10/5 = 10 × 98/5 × 98 = 980/490
Add the two like fractions:
10/490 + 980/490 = 10 + 980/490 = 990/490
990/490 simplified gives 99/49
So, 2/98 + 10/5 = 99/49
In mixed form: 21/49

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