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Add 49/5 and 6/98

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 6/98

49/5 + 6/98 is 2416/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    49/5 = 49 × 98/5 × 98 = 4802/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/490 + 30/490 = 4802 + 30/490 = 4832/490
  5. 4832/490 simplified gives 2416/245
  6. So, 49/5 + 6/98 = 2416/245
    In mixed form: 9211/245

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