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Add 20/2 and 1/98

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

20/2 + 1/98 is 981/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    20/2 = 20 × 49/2 × 49 = 980/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/98 + 1/98 = 980 + 1/98 = 981/98
  5. So, 20/2 + 1/98 = 981/98
    In mixed form: 101/98

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