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Add 2/98 and 6/5

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

2/98 + 6/5 is 299/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    6/5 = 6 × 98/5 × 98 = 588/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/490 + 588/490 = 10 + 588/490 = 598/490
  5. 598/490 simplified gives 299/245
  6. So, 2/98 + 6/5 = 299/245
    In mixed form: 154/245

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