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Add 20/12 and 3/98

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 3/98

20/12 + 3/98 is 499/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    20/12 = 20 × 49/12 × 49 = 980/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/588 + 18/588 = 980 + 18/588 = 998/588
  5. 998/588 simplified gives 499/294
  6. So, 20/12 + 3/98 = 499/294
    In mixed form: 1205/294

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