Add 27/5 and 7/98, Solve 5 2/5 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 7/98

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 7/98

27/5 + 7/98 is 383/70.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
27/5 = 27 × 98/5 × 98 = 2646/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
7/98 = 7 × 5/98 × 5 = 35/490
Add the two like fractions:
2646/490 + 35/490 = 2646 + 35/490 = 2681/490
2681/490 simplified gives 383/70
So, 27/5 + 7/98 = 383/70
In mixed form: 533/70

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