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Add 20/5 and 8/98

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 8/98

20/5 + 8/98 is 200/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    20/5 = 20 × 98/5 × 98 = 1960/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/490 + 40/490 = 1960 + 40/490 = 2000/490
  5. 2000/490 simplified gives 200/49
  6. So, 20/5 + 8/98 = 200/49
    In mixed form: 44/49

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