Add 25/10 and 3/98, Solve 2 5/10 + 3/98 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 3/98

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 3/98

25/10 + 3/98 is 124/49.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
25/10 = 25 × 49/10 × 49 = 1225/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
Add the two like fractions:
1225/490 + 15/490 = 1225 + 15/490 = 1240/490
1240/490 simplified gives 124/49
So, 25/10 + 3/98 = 124/49
In mixed form: 226/49

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