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Add 20/54 and 98/49

1^st number: 20/54, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

20/54 + 98/49 is 64/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   20/54 = 20 × 49/54 × 49 = 980/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   98/49 = 98 × 54/49 × 54 = 5292/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/2646 + 5292/2646 = 980 + 5292/2646 = 6272/2646
5. 6272/2646 simplified gives 64/27
6. So, 20/54 + 98/49 = 64/27
   In mixed form: 210/27

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