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Add 27/20 and 24/98

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 24/98

27/20 + 24/98 is 1563/980.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    27/20 = 27 × 49/20 × 49 = 1323/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    24/98 = 24 × 10/98 × 10 = 240/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/980 + 240/980 = 1323 + 240/980 = 1563/980
  5. So, 27/20 + 24/98 = 1563/980
    In mixed form: 1583/980

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