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Add 1/98 and 6/20

1/98 + 6/20 is 76/245.

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,
    6/20 = 6 × 49/20 × 49 = 294/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/980 + 294/980 = 10 + 294/980 = 304/980
  5. 304/980 simplified gives 76/245
  6. So, 1/98 + 6/20 = 76/245

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