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Add 10/20 and 27/49

10/20 + 27/49 is 103/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 49 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    27/49 = 27 × 20/49 × 20 = 540/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/980 + 540/980 = 490 + 540/980 = 1030/980
  5. 1030/980 simplified gives 103/98
  6. So, 10/20 + 27/49 = 103/98
    In mixed form: 15/98

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