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Add 20/98 and 15/18

20/98 + 15/18 is 305/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/882 + 735/882 = 180 + 735/882 = 915/882
  5. 915/882 simplified gives 305/294
  6. So, 20/98 + 15/18 = 305/294
    In mixed form: 111/294

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