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Add 20/98 and 90/75

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 1 15/75

20/98 + 90/75 is 344/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    20/98 = 20 × 75/98 × 75 = 1500/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    90/75 = 90 × 98/75 × 98 = 8820/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/7350 + 8820/7350 = 1500 + 8820/7350 = 10320/7350
  5. 10320/7350 simplified gives 344/245
  6. So, 20/98 + 90/75 = 344/245
    In mixed form: 199/245

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