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Add 24/98 and 20/80

24/98 + 20/80 is 97/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    24/98 = 24 × 40/98 × 40 = 960/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    20/80 = 20 × 49/80 × 49 = 980/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/3920 + 980/3920 = 960 + 980/3920 = 1940/3920
  5. 1940/3920 simplified gives 97/196
  6. So, 24/98 + 20/80 = 97/196

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