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Add 16/20 and 42/98

16/20 + 42/98 is 43/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    16/20 = 16 × 49/20 × 49 = 784/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    42/98 = 42 × 10/98 × 10 = 420/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/980 + 420/980 = 784 + 420/980 = 1204/980
  5. 1204/980 simplified gives 43/35
  6. So, 16/20 + 42/98 = 43/35
    In mixed form: 18/35

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