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Add 21/98 and 90/20

1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 4 10/20

21/98 + 90/20 is 33/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    21/98 = 21 × 10/98 × 10 = 210/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    90/20 = 90 × 49/20 × 49 = 4410/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/980 + 4410/980 = 210 + 4410/980 = 4620/980
  5. 4620/980 simplified gives 33/7
  6. So, 21/98 + 90/20 = 33/7
    In mixed form: 45/7

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