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Add 12/98 and 42/20

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 2 2/20

12/98 + 42/20 is 1089/490.

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,
    12/98 = 12 × 10/98 × 10 = 120/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/980 + 2058/980 = 120 + 2058/980 = 2178/980
  5. 2178/980 simplified gives 1089/490
  6. So, 12/98 + 42/20 = 1089/490
    In mixed form: 2109/490

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