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Add 20/98 and 50/84

20/98 + 50/84 is 235/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    20/98 = 20 × 6/98 × 6 = 120/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    50/84 = 50 × 7/84 × 7 = 350/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/588 + 350/588 = 120 + 350/588 = 470/588
  5. 470/588 simplified gives 235/294
  6. So, 20/98 + 50/84 = 235/294

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