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Add 20/98 and 12/54

20/98 + 12/54 is 188/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    20/98 = 20 × 27/98 × 27 = 540/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    12/54 = 12 × 49/54 × 49 = 588/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/2646 + 588/2646 = 540 + 588/2646 = 1128/2646
  5. 1128/2646 simplified gives 188/441
  6. So, 20/98 + 12/54 = 188/441

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