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Add 20/98 and 5/45

20/98 + 5/45 is 139/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    20/98 = 20 × 45/98 × 45 = 900/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    5/45 = 5 × 98/45 × 98 = 490/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/4410 + 490/4410 = 900 + 490/4410 = 1390/4410
  5. 1390/4410 simplified gives 139/441
  6. So, 20/98 + 5/45 = 139/441

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