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Add 20/75 and 90/98

20/75 + 90/98 is 871/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    20/75 = 20 × 98/75 × 98 = 1960/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    90/98 = 90 × 75/98 × 75 = 6750/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/7350 + 6750/7350 = 1960 + 6750/7350 = 8710/7350
  5. 8710/7350 simplified gives 871/735
  6. So, 20/75 + 90/98 = 871/735
    In mixed form: 1136/735

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