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Add 25/10 and 1/98

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1/98

25/10 + 1/98 is 123/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    25/10 = 25 × 49/10 × 49 = 1225/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/490 + 5/490 = 1225 + 5/490 = 1230/490
  5. 1230/490 simplified gives 123/49
  6. So, 25/10 + 1/98 = 123/49
    In mixed form: 225/49

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