Add 3/49 and 25/10, Solve 3/49 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 3/49 and 25/10

1^st number: 3/49, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

3/49 + 25/10 is 251/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 10 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
3/49 = 3 × 10/49 × 10 = 30/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
25/10 = 25 × 49/10 × 49 = 1225/490
Add the two like fractions:
30/490 + 1225/490 = 30 + 1225/490 = 1255/490
1255/490 simplified gives 251/98
So, 3/49 + 25/10 = 251/98
In mixed form: 255/98

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