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Add 20/98 and 3/81

20/98 + 3/81 is 319/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
    20/98 = 20 × 81/98 × 81 = 1620/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    3/81 = 3 × 98/81 × 98 = 294/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/7938 + 294/7938 = 1620 + 294/7938 = 1914/7938
  5. 1914/7938 simplified gives 319/1323
  6. So, 20/98 + 3/81 = 319/1323

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