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Add 12/98 and 20/8

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 2 4/8

12/98 + 20/8 is 257/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    12/98 = 12 × 4/98 × 4 = 48/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/392 + 980/392 = 48 + 980/392 = 1028/392
  5. 1028/392 simplified gives 257/98
  6. So, 12/98 + 20/8 = 257/98
    In mixed form: 261/98

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