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Add 20/90 and 3/98

20/90 + 3/98 is 223/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    20/90 = 20 × 49/90 × 49 = 980/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/4410 + 135/4410 = 980 + 135/4410 = 1115/4410
  5. 1115/4410 simplified gives 223/882
  6. So, 20/90 + 3/98 = 223/882

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