Add 20/5 and 12/98, Solve 4 0/5 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 20/5 and 12/98

1^st number: 4 0/5, 2^nd number: 12/98

20/5 + 12/98 is 202/49.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
20/5 = 20 × 98/5 × 98 = 1960/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
Add the two like fractions:
1960/490 + 60/490 = 1960 + 60/490 = 2020/490
2020/490 simplified gives 202/49
So, 20/5 + 12/98 = 202/49
In mixed form: 46/49

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