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Add 1/20 and 98/18

1^st number: 1/20, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

1/20 + 98/18 is 989/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   98/18 = 98 × 10/18 × 10 = 980/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/180 + 980/180 = 9 + 980/180 = 989/180
5. So, 1/20 + 98/18 = 989/180
   In mixed form: 589/180

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