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Add 14/8 and 20/98

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 20/98

14/8 + 20/98 is 383/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    14/8 = 14 × 49/8 × 49 = 686/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/392 + 80/392 = 686 + 80/392 = 766/392
  5. 766/392 simplified gives 383/196
  6. So, 14/8 + 20/98 = 383/196
    In mixed form: 1187/196

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