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Add 2/20 and 9/98

2/20 + 9/98 is 47/245.

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,
    2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    9/98 = 9 × 10/98 × 10 = 90/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/980 + 90/980 = 98 + 90/980 = 188/980
  5. 188/980 simplified gives 47/245
  6. So, 2/20 + 9/98 = 47/245

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