Add 3/98 and 32/5, Solve 3/98 + 6 2/5 as a fraction

Add 3/98 and 32/5

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 6 2/5

3/98 + 32/5 is 3151/490.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
32/5 = 32 × 98/5 × 98 = 3136/490
Add the two like fractions:
15/490 + 3136/490 = 15 + 3136/490 = 3151/490
So, 3/98 + 32/5 = 3151/490
In mixed form: 6211/490

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