Add 25/10 and 4/49, Solve 2 5/10 + 4/49 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 4/49

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 4/49

25/10 + 4/49 is 253/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 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 49 × 10 = 490,
4/49 = 4 × 10/49 × 10 = 40/490
Add the two like fractions:
1225/490 + 40/490 = 1225 + 40/490 = 1265/490
1265/490 simplified gives 253/98
So, 25/10 + 4/49 = 253/98
In mixed form: 257/98

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