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Add 20/48 and 3/98

20/48 + 3/98 is 263/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    3/98 = 3 × 24/98 × 24 = 72/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/2352 + 72/2352 = 980 + 72/2352 = 1052/2352
  5. 1052/2352 simplified gives 263/588
  6. So, 20/48 + 3/98 = 263/588

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