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Add 20/98 and 36/9

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 4 0/9

20/98 + 36/9 is 206/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 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 9 × 98 = 882,
    36/9 = 36 × 98/9 × 98 = 3528/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/882 + 3528/882 = 180 + 3528/882 = 3708/882
  5. 3708/882 simplified gives 206/49
  6. So, 20/98 + 36/9 = 206/49
    In mixed form: 410/49

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