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Add 20/10 and 27/98

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 27/98

20/10 + 27/98 is 223/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    20/10 = 20 × 49/10 × 49 = 980/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/490 + 135/490 = 980 + 135/490 = 1115/490
  5. 1115/490 simplified gives 223/98
  6. So, 20/10 + 27/98 = 223/98
    In mixed form: 227/98

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