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Add 21/98 and 20/48

21/98 + 20/48 is 53/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    21/98 = 21 × 24/98 × 24 = 504/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/2352 + 980/2352 = 504 + 980/2352 = 1484/2352
  5. 1484/2352 simplified gives 53/84
  6. So, 21/98 + 20/48 = 53/84

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