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Add 1/98 and 56/20

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 16/20

1/98 + 56/20 is 1377/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    1/98 = 1 × 10/98 × 10 = 10/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    56/20 = 56 × 49/20 × 49 = 2744/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/980 + 2744/980 = 10 + 2744/980 = 2754/980
  5. 2754/980 simplified gives 1377/490
  6. So, 1/98 + 56/20 = 1377/490
    In mixed form: 2397/490

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