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Add 20/12 and 49/98

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 49/98

20/12 + 49/98 is 13/6.

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,
   49/98 = 49 × 6/98 × 6 = 294/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/588 + 294/588 = 980 + 294/588 = 1274/588
5. 1274/588 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 20/12 + 49/98 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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