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Add 20/98 and 50/6

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 8 2/6

20/98 + 50/6 is 1255/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    50/6 = 50 × 49/6 × 49 = 2450/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/294 + 2450/294 = 60 + 2450/294 = 2510/294
  5. 2510/294 simplified gives 1255/147
  6. So, 20/98 + 50/6 = 1255/147
    In mixed form: 879/147

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