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Add 20/98 and 30/28

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 1 2/28

20/98 + 30/28 is 125/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    30/28 = 30 × 7/28 × 7 = 210/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/196 + 210/196 = 40 + 210/196 = 250/196
  5. 250/196 simplified gives 125/98
  6. So, 20/98 + 30/28 = 125/98
    In mixed form: 127/98

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