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

Add 6/98 and 32/5

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

6/98 + 32/5 is 1583/245.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
32/5 = 32 × 98/5 × 98 = 3136/490
Add the two like fractions:
30/490 + 3136/490 = 30 + 3136/490 = 3166/490
3166/490 simplified gives 1583/245
So, 6/98 + 32/5 = 1583/245
In mixed form: 6113/245

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