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Add 20/98 and 40/49

20/98 + 40/49 is 50/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    20/98 = 20 × 1/98 × 1 = 20/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    40/49 = 40 × 2/49 × 2 = 80/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/98 + 80/98 = 20 + 80/98 = 100/98
  5. 100/98 simplified gives 50/49
  6. So, 20/98 + 40/49 = 50/49
    In mixed form: 11/49

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