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Add 20/3 and 42/98

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 42/98

20/3 + 42/98 is 149/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    20/3 = 20 × 98/3 × 98 = 1960/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/294 + 126/294 = 1960 + 126/294 = 2086/294
  5. 2086/294 simplified gives 149/21
  6. So, 20/3 + 42/98 = 149/21
    In mixed form: 72/21

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