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Add 20/70 and 90/98

20/70 + 90/98 is 59/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    20/70 = 20 × 7/70 × 7 = 140/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    90/98 = 90 × 5/98 × 5 = 450/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/490 + 450/490 = 140 + 450/490 = 590/490
  5. 590/490 simplified gives 59/49
  6. So, 20/70 + 90/98 = 59/49
    In mixed form: 110/49

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