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Add 20/98 and 50/9

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 5 5/9

20/98 + 50/9 is 2540/441.

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,
    50/9 = 50 × 98/9 × 98 = 4900/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/882 + 4900/882 = 180 + 4900/882 = 5080/882
  5. 5080/882 simplified gives 2540/441
  6. So, 20/98 + 50/9 = 2540/441
    In mixed form: 5335/441

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