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Add 20/4 and 45/98

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/98

20/4 + 45/98 is 535/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/196 + 90/196 = 980 + 90/196 = 1070/196
5. 1070/196 simplified gives 535/98
6. So, 20/4 + 45/98 = 535/98
   In mixed form: 545/98

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