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Add 20/8 and 10/98

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 10/98

20/8 + 10/98 is 255/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    10/98 = 10 × 4/98 × 4 = 40/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/392 + 40/392 = 980 + 40/392 = 1020/392
  5. 1020/392 simplified gives 255/98
  6. So, 20/8 + 10/98 = 255/98
    In mixed form: 259/98

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